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Published on: August 29, 2018
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Cognitive Load Measurement of Using Virtual Reality Headset (Oculus Rift CV1) to Enrich the Anatomy Course and
Leena Ahmed Khalil Alfarani1, Amal Alharbi2
1Department of Educational Technologies, College of Postgraduate Education, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Medical Science Educator
|January 20, 2026
Summary
Virtual reality (VR) may reduce cognitive load in anatomy courses for medical students. This study found VR headsets potentially lowered cognitive burden compared to traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anatomy
- Virtual Reality Technology
Background:
- Anatomy courses are foundational in medical education.
- Technological innovations like virtual reality (VR) can enhance learning.
- VR offers realistic simulations for studying human anatomy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of VR to reduce cognitive load in anatomy education.
- To assess the impact of VR on medical students' cognitive burden during anatomy studies.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental design was used with 20 third-year medical students.
- Students used an Oculus Rift CV1 VR headset with the 3D Organon VR Anatomy application.
- Data collection involved task completion and post-study questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Traditional anatomy teaching methods were found to cause cognitive distractions.
- VR headsets were associated with a mean cognitive load rating of 19.7.
- Findings suggest VR has the potential to decrease cognitive burden.
Conclusions:
- VR technology shows promise for reducing cognitive load in anatomy courses.
- The study supports the integration of VR headsets and virtual reality labs in medical colleges.
- Medical faculty are encouraged to adopt VR technology in anatomy education.
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