effect of three-dimensional model on anatomy learning of middle ear

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to study the effect of three-dimensional model in learning the anatomy of middle ear. The study was conducted at Artesh University of Medical Sciences in 3 phases in 2007 1- preparation of three-dimensional model with reference to the Gray's Anatomy for Students [2005-1[st] edition], 2- dividing medical and nursing students into 4 grouos accidentally, teaching with lecture and powerpoint slides to control groups and additional teaching with three-dimensional model to study groups, 3- taking similar pre-test and post-test exam and statistical analysis. Analysis of pre-test and post-test scores in each group with t-test showed significant differences [p=0.000]. There were not significant differences in respect to analysis of difference of pre-test and post-test scores between groups. Three-dimensional model had positive effect on anatomy learning of middle ear but it didn't cause significant difference in comparison with traditional educational method: