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. 2023 Oct 26;57(10):59-64.
doi: 10.47895/amp.v57i10.7183. eCollection 2023.

Perceptions on the Use of Dissection Videos in Learning Gastrointestinal Anatomy among Medical Students

Florida F Taladtad  1 , Pio Renato F Villacorta  1 , Rowena F Genuino  1 , Jose V Tecson  1   2
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Perceptions on the Use of Dissection Videos in Learning Gastrointestinal Anatomy among Medical Students

Florida F Taladtad et al. Acta Med Philipp. .

Abstract

Background and objective: Lockdowns due to COVID-19 pandemic led to a shift to online learning in the University of the Philippines-College of Medicine. The study of gross anatomy is difficult in itself but was compounded by the lack of cadaveric dissection. To bridge this learning gap, medical students had a limited face-to-face activity with cadaveric prosection. As a supplement, dissection videos on gastrointestinal anatomy were viewed prior to the activity. This study aimed to determine the perceptions and experiences of students on the use of dissection videos.

Methods: We described the perceptions of students on the dissection videos based on their evaluation form responses after rotating in the OS 206 course module on gastrointestinal anatomy. A 5-item evaluation form was rated using a 4-point Likert scale. Categorical variables were described by frequency and percentages using Microsoft Excel.

Results: A large majority (97% to 99%) strongly agreed that the videos were easy to access and had good audio-video quality. Around 68%-70% strongly agreed that the videos enhanced their understanding and made their learning experience pleasant and enjoyable. Around 70% would recommend the videos to fellow students. Only a few (<3%) had negative perceptions on the videos.

Conclusion: Dissection videos on gastrointestinal anatomy prior to cadaveric prosection laboratory sessions were perceived by medical students as accessible, good quality, and helpful aids in the study of gross anatomy.

Keywords: dissection video; gastrointestinal anatomy; medical students; perceptions.

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Conflict of interest statement

All authors declared no conflicts of interest.

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Number of respondents, by premedical course.
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Distribution of responses to 5-item questionnaire.
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