3D Visualized Anatomy Model Software for Teaching Acupoints and Related Neurovascular Musculature in Korean Acupoint...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Acupuncture Research
• Digital Health Technologies

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need for remote learning solutions in medical education.
• Traditional in-person classes in acupuncture education are increasingly supplemented by digital tools.
• Dongguk University developed AcupointDG, a 3D visualized anatomy model software for acupuncture education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce AcupointDG, a novel 3D anatomical software for acupuncture education.
• To enhance students' understanding of acupoints and associated neurovascular structures.
• To provide evidence-based, realistic anatomical insights for acupuncture students.

Main Methods:

• Development of AcupointDG software featuring detailed 3D anatomical models.
• Integration of direct access to scientific literature databases (PubMed, RISS).
• Application of the software in the Acupoint and Practice class.

Main Results:

• Significant educational outcomes observed, including student publications.
• Successful presentations at international conferences by students utilizing the software.
• Enhanced student comprehension of complex anatomical relationships relevant to acupuncture.

Conclusions:

• AcupointDG effectively supports acupuncture education by providing advanced anatomical visualization.
• The software facilitates a more realistic and evidence-based understanding of acupuncture points.
• Future developments will integrate research trends with anatomical visualization for continuous improvement.