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  • Medical Education
  • Anatomy
  • Educational Technology

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  • Virtual anatomy platforms offer haptic and interactive learning experiences.
  • There is a lack of practical, pedagogically sound guidance for integrating virtual anatomy into curricula.
  • Developing group work skills is crucial for healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore student perceptions of the Anatomage virtual anatomy platform.
  • To identify benefits and challenges of using virtual anatomy in small-group learning.
  • To develop evidence-based interventions for improving virtual anatomy-based group work.

Main Methods:

  • Action research methodology employed by anatomy educators.
  • Thematic analysis of initial focus group data to identify key themes.
  • Implementation of interventions followed by questionnaires and a second focus group series.

Main Results:

  • Initial findings indicated that group size and dynamics significantly impacted student experience.
  • Post-intervention data revealed themes such as facilitation, social pressure, peer learning, and working with friends.
  • The study successfully informed improvements in small group learning and virtual anatomy integration.

Conclusions:

  • Student and staff feedback is vital for integrating virtual anatomy into educational curricula.
  • The study provides practical, multidisciplinary advice for optimizing virtual anatomy-based group work.
  • Effective group working skills developed through virtual anatomy are fundamental for healthcare professionals.