Visual Novels in Maxillofacial Surgery Education: A Hidden Gem

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Surgical Training
• Interactive Learning Technologies

Background:

• Visual novels are interactive narrative tools increasingly used in education.
• They offer unique teaching strategies to enhance user experience and understanding.
• Their application in maxillofacial surgery education is growing but requires further research.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the educational role and effectiveness of visual novels in maxillofacial surgery.
• To identify the potential of interactive narrative designs in surgical training.
• To highlight the importance of integrating educational content with interactive features.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of visual novels in academic and industrial contexts.
• Analysis of interactive narrative designs and their application in education.
• Assessment of visual novels' potential for skill acquisition and error reduction in surgery.

Main Results:

• Visual novels promote student satisfaction and problem-solving skills.
• They can improve content understanding and student-teacher interactions in online learning.
• Effective integration requires balancing educational content with interactive elements.

Conclusions:

• Visual novels are valuable tools for maxillofacial surgery education.
• They can enhance surgical quality and speed while reducing errors.
• Further research is needed to optimize interactive narrative designs for educational content delivery.