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Does spatial awareness training affect anatomy learning in medical students?

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Spatial ability (SA) training did not improve medical students' SA or anatomy scores. However, lower spatial awareness was linked to poorer anatomy performance, suggesting SA can identify students needing academic support.

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anatomy learninggross anatomy educationmedical educationmedicinespatial abilityspatial awareness trainingspatial skillsundergraduate education

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Cognitive Science
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Spatial ability (SA) is crucial for understanding complex scientific concepts, particularly in medicine.
  • It aids in learning anatomy and developing technical skills essential for healthcare professionals.
  • Assessing the relationship between SA and academic performance in medical students is vital for targeted educational interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between spatial ability and anatomy scores in first- and second-year medical students.
  • To evaluate the impact of spatial awareness training on SA and anatomy performance.
  • To identify if SA can predict academic success in anatomy.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of medical students (n=104) participated, with an intervention group (n=29) receiving SA training and a control group (n=75).
  • Spatial ability was assessed using the Visualization of Rotation (ROT) test.
  • Anatomy scores were obtained from the medical school's anatomy department.

Main Results:

  • Both groups showed improvement in SA scores post-intervention, with no significant difference between them.
  • Female students consistently scored lower in SA than male students.
  • Students in the bottom quartile of SA performed significantly worse on anatomy assessments (P < 0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Spatial awareness training did not enhance SA or anatomy scores in this cohort.
  • SA is a significant predictor of performance in anatomy, identifying students who may require additional academic support.
  • Further research is needed to develop effective SA interventions for medical students.