The Need to Have a Valid and Reliable Tool to Measure the Anatomy Education Environment

Nurma, Siti; Hadie, Hanim; Ismail, Zul Izhar Mohd; Asari, Mohd Asnizam; Khan, Azhar Ali; Kasim, Fazlina; Yusof, Nurul Aiman Mohd; Manan, Husnaida Abdul; Fatimah, Tg; Muda, Tg Fatimah Murniwati Tg; Mansor, Wan Fara Adlina Wan; Saiful, Muhamad; Abidin, Zainal

doi:10.5959/eimj.v5i3.148

Cited by 4 publications

(2 citation statements)

References 33 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…In the study by Hadie 15 , the need to have a valid and reliable tool in measuring the Anatomy educational environment has been emphasized. Indeed, according to the authors, insufficient Anatomy knowledge leading to errors in identification of anatomical structures has grave implications and repercussions for future practice.…”

Section: Various Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Comparative Study of Thiel Soft-embalmed and Formalin Preserved Cadavers for Anatomy Dissection

Villacorta¹,

Hernando²,

Abdulla³

et al. 2019

Acta Med Philipp

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background and Objective. Cadavers are the main teaching and learning tools utilized by faculty and students of Gross Anatomy. The conventional procedure of using formalin to preserve cadavers has its limited benefit due to its obnoxious odor, darkened color, indistinguishable small structures, rigid joints, with friable organs and tissues. Using the Thiel Method, cadavers are known to have: life-like presentation, a high degree of suppleness, natural mobilization of various body parts with tolerable odor, natural color, and antimicrobial and antifungal efficacy. The aim of this study was to compare the Thiel soft-embalmed cadaver and the formalin-preserved cadaver for use in Gross Anatomy dissection. Materials and Method. Six formalin-preserved cadavers were compared with six Thiel soft-embalmed ones and were evaluated by 160 first year medical students and 10 faculty members of Gross Anatomy from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine using a visual analogue scale that evaluated the cadaver’s presenting color. A Likert scale was utilized to assess the skin and muscle texture, blood vessel integrity, odor, joint flexibility, and state of cadaver preservation. Their perceptions on the ease of the dissection process, distensibility, and differentiation of structures were also elicited through a questionnaire checklist. Results. Results show that the Thiel Method-preserved cadavers were rated higher compared to the formalinpreserved cadavers in terms of: 1) presenting color; 2) tolerable odor; 3) skin and muscle texture; 4) blood vessel integrity; 5) joint flexibility; and 6) state of cadaver preservation after 1 year. However, the ease of the dissection process, the distensibility of structures, and the differentiation of the various structures were easily managed in the formalin-preserved cadavers while the feasibility of practicing laparoscopy, endoscopy, and intubation were seen in the Thiel soft-embalmed cadavers. Results validate the claims of previous studies on the advantages presented in using the Thiel Method. Conclusion. Cadavers preserved utilizing the Thiel Method are life-like and can be used for Gross Anatomy dissection. The data gathered support the feasibility of using them also in research and training.

show abstract

Section: Various Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Comparative Study of Thiel Soft-embalmed and Formalin Preserved Cadavers for Anatomy Dissection

Villacorta¹,

Hernando²,

Abdulla³

et al. 2019

Acta Med Philipp

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Anatomy is a major subject that is usually considered to be toughest and presents itself as one of the most challenging subjects in medical education in view of its memory retention requirement as well as the focusing needed. [1] The subject is vast and difficult to memorize. It is imperative for the Medical students who are at their early stages of medical career to get properly acquainted with different parts of the subject.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Perception of multimodal approach in teaching Anatomy among Kashmiri undergraduate medical students for better learning and effective teaching

Hassan¹,

Jan²,

Yousuf³

et al. 2022

Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Introduction: Anatomy is a major subject that is usually considered to be toughest and presents itself as one of the most challenging subjects in medical education. Anatomical knowledge of students is greatly affected by effective teaching methods and engagement of multiple learning modalities has been shown to promote learning. This study aimed to evaluate the Perception of multimodal approach in teaching Anatomy among Kashmiri undergraduate medical students for better learning and effective teaching.Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 75 first MBBS students of SKIMS Medical College in the Department of Anatomy. Perception of the multimodal approach in teaching Anatomy was sought by a validated questionnaire. The completed questionnaires were returned by only 72 students and were interpreted after studying the filled questionnaires.Results: Majority of the students were of the opinion that Anatomy is the most difficult subject among pre-clinical subjects and most of them believed that it was essential to incorporate advancements in teaching Anatomy. 55.55 % were of the opinion that clinically oriented teaching will improve anatomy teaching. Respondent’s perceived significantly greater usefulness for Web based applications and incorporating imaging such as MRI, CT and Ultrasound in better understanding the subject.Conclusion: Teaching Anatomy can become interesting. Incorporation of conceptual learning by advanced virtual three dimensional aids are required along with traditional didactic lectures in providing a successful integrated approach of teaching and learning of basic sciences for better understanding of concepts.

show abstract

Assessing the Impact of a Ceremony in Honor of the Body Donors in the Development of Ethical and Humanistic Attitudes among Medical Students

Rocha

Maués

Chies

et al. 2019

Anatomical Sciences Ed

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Activities related to body donation programs, such as donor memorial ceremonies, provide the opportunity to complement student training, especially with regard to the ethical and humanistic elements involved in medical training. This study sought to assess the impact of a ceremony in honor of the body donors has on ethical and humanistic attitudes in medical students. Medical students were surveyed about their perceptions of changes in themselves, respect for donors and donor families, and their relationship with patients. The effect of the students' contact with the family of the donor was analyzed in students who had contact with the cadaver in the dissection room and had either participated or not participated in the donor memorial ceremony. A total of 370 questionnaires were answered by first‐, second‐, and third‐year medical students at the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre in 2017. The students who participated in the ceremony presented more positive responses in relation to commitment to their studies, reflection on death, and positive development of empathy when compared to those who did not attend the ceremony. Most of the students that attended the ceremony suggested the event led to an improvement in the doctor–patient relationship. These results suggest that cadaver dissection with accompanied memorial ceremony involving contact with donor families is an effective means of fostering ethical and humanistic attitudes among medical students from the beginning of the course.

show abstract

The Need to Have a Valid and Reliable Tool to Measure the Anatomy Education Environment

Cited by 4 publications

References 33 publications

A Comparative Study of Thiel Soft-embalmed and Formalin Preserved Cadavers for Anatomy Dissection

A Comparative Study of Thiel Soft-embalmed and Formalin Preserved Cadavers for Anatomy Dissection

Perception of multimodal approach in teaching Anatomy among Kashmiri undergraduate medical students for better learning and effective teaching

Assessing the Impact of a Ceremony in Honor of the Body Donors in the Development of Ethical and Humanistic Attitudes among Medical Students

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About