Effectiveness Of E-Learning In Addition To Conventional Learning In Acquiring cross sectional anatomical knowledge among Phase I MBBS Students
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48047/yqszzt25Keywords:
Cross sectional anatomy, MOODLE, CT, MRIAbstract
Introduction: Learning Cross-Sectional Anatomy (CSA) solely through conventional methods is insufficient for
Phase I MBBS students to accurately identify basic anatomical structures in CT and MRI images. This
knowledge is crucial for identifying pathologies at undergraduate, postgraduate, and clinical practice levels.
The aim of this study is to bridge this gap by teaching students basic anatomy and its variations using real
cross-sectional images of CT and MRI through an e-learning module.
Methodology: A total of 100 Phase I MBBS students participated in this study, which involved a teaching
module on CSA using CT and MRI images for six regions: Upper limb, Lower limb, Thorax, Abdomen, Head &
Neck, and Brain. The e-learning content was presented as PowerPoint presentations with voiceovers and was
hosted on a custom Moodle-based website for student access. The study spanned 10 months and
supplemented the traditional learning of CSA through cadaveric dissection and chart-based methods. Pre- and
post-test assessments were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention.
Results: Post-test scores for all six regions showed statistically significant improvement in acquiring CSA
knowledge through the e-learning module. The consolidated average scores across all interventions were: pretest 5.52 ± 0.82 and post-test 18.97 ± 0.49, highlighting the effectiveness of the e-learning approach in
complementing traditional teaching methods.
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