Utilizing a 3D Printed Model of the Mediastinum to Teach Thoracic Anatomy to Medical Trainees
- Conditions
- Anatomy Teaching Methods
- Registration Number
- NCT05040100
- Lead Sponsor
- Stanford University
- Brief Summary
Three-dimensional (3D) printed anatomic models are increasingly being developed for medical education. The investigators sought to compare the efficacy of a 3D printed model of the mediastinum as a study tool with standard textbooks for teaching medical trainees thoracic anatomy.
Participants were randomly assigned to either a lecture using a standard anatomy textbook or the same lecture along with a 3D printed model of the mediastinum. Participants took a timed pre-test and post-test, identifying 12 mediastinal structures on a prosected human cadaver. Independent and dependent t-tests were used to compare individual and group improvements respectively. A subjective assessment was also performed.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 10
- Medical trainee
- none
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Improvement from pre-test to post-test Up to 1 year Participants took a same-day timed pre-test and post-test, identifying 12 mediastinal structures on a prosected human cadaver. Independent and dependent t-tests were used to compare individual and group improvements respectively
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Subjective Evaluation Up to 1 year Medical trainees were given a subjective assessment on the perceived benefit of the model
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Stanford University
🇺🇸Stanford, California, United States
Stanford University🇺🇸Stanford, California, United States