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Visuospatial abilities significantly impact medical students' learning of complex 3D anatomical structures, like craniosynostosis, when using 3D-printed models. Training in these skills is recommended to enhance the effectiveness of innovative educational technologies.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Anatomy
  • 3D Printing Technology

Background:

  • 3D-printing is increasingly utilized in medicine, particularly for educational purposes.
  • Assessing the influence of student visuospatial abilities (VSA) on learning with 3D-printed models is crucial for optimizing educational strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of medical students' visuospatial abilities on their learning outcomes when using 3D-printed models for craniosynostosis education.
  • To determine the correlation between visuospatial skills and the comprehension of complex 3D anatomical presentations.

Main Methods:

  • Undergraduate medical students in oral and maxillofacial surgery participated in a lecture using 3D-printed craniosynostotic skull models.
  • Students completed a mental rotation test (MRT) to assess VSA and a multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ) on craniosynostosis.
  • Prospective data collection occurred from September 2021 to June 2023 at two French universities.

Main Results:

  • A cohort of 40 students was analyzed, with median MRT scores of 15 and median MCQ scores of 13.
  • A weak but significant positive correlation was observed between MRT scores and MCQ performance (rs = 0.364, p = 0.022).
  • Linear regression indicated that MRT-A scores significantly predicted MCQ results (R2 = 0.878, p < 0.0001).

Conclusions:

  • Visuospatial abilities play a role in medical students' ability to recognize complex clinical presentations, such as craniosynostosis, when learning with 3D-printed models.
  • The findings highlight the importance of VSA in leveraging innovative educational technologies like 3D printing.
  • Incorporating VSA training into medical curricula is recommended to enhance learning outcomes with advanced visualization tools.