EFFECTIVENESS OF ANATOMICAL DISSECTION TABLE VERSUS TRADITIONAL ANATOMICAL MODELS IN STUDENTS OF GOMAL MEDICAL COLLEGE, DI KHAN
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Background: Very few studies have been conducted comparing the effectiveness of students for anatomical dissection table learning and traditional model based learning. In this study a direct comparison of anatomical dissection table learning and traditional models-based learning has been made which provides valuable insights into their strengths and weaknesses. Methods: This randomized parallel group experimental study was conducted on 1st year MBBS students in Department of Anatomy, Gomal Medical College, DI Khan from March to May 2025. Students included were randomly assigned into two different groups. Group A (n=58) were taught using virtual anatomical dissection table, and Group B (n=58) were taught using traditional models. Both groups had no prior experience with anatomical dissection table and anatomical models. At the end of the study the post evaluation test based on MCQs was conducted. Results: The analysis demonstrated a statistically significant difference in the mean post-test scores between the two groups. Students taught using the virtual anatomical dissection table (Group A) achieved significantly higher scores compared to those taught using traditional anatomical models (Group B), (p<0.001), indicating highly significant differences. Conclusion: The teaching methodology utilizing the Anatomage Table is significantly more effective than the traditional methods.
Pak J Physiol;21(4):19–21, DOI: https://doi.org/10.69656/pjp.v21i4.1865
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