ArticlePloS one2020
What would you like to print? Students' opinions on the use of 3D printing technology in medicine.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- 3D printing as a pedagogical tool for teaching normal human anatomy: a systematic review.BMC medical education · 2023Pooled it
- Students' learning experiences of three-dimensional printed models and plastinated specimens: a qualitative analysis.BMC medical education · 2022Trial
- An Opportunity to See the Heart Defect Physically: Medical Student Experiences of Technology-Enhanced Learning with 3D Printed Models of Congenital Heart Disease.Medical science educator · 2023Article
- Low-fidelity simulation models in urology resident's microsurgery training.Acta cirurgica brasileira · 2023Article
- The Educational Value in the Development and Printing of 3D Medical Models - a Medical Student's Perspective.Medical science educator · 2022Article
- Organs in Color: Utilizing Free Software and Emerging Multi Jet Fusion Technology to Color and Surface Label 3D-Printed Anatomical Models.Journal of digital imaging · 2022Article
- Flexible endoscopy in the visualization of 3D-printed maxillary sinus and clinical application.Surgical endoscopy · 2022Article
- Imagine all you want, but….Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2022Article
- Insight of New Generation Dentists towards the Shifting Trends of Three-dimensional Printing for Patient Management in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2022Article
- Point-of-care manufacturing: a single university hospital's initial experience.3D printing in medicine · 2021Article
- Role of Three-Dimensional Visualization Modalities in Medical Education.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundRecent advances in 3D printing technology, and biomaterials are revolutionizing medicine. The beneficiaries of this technology are primarily patients, but also students of medical faculties. Taking into account that not all students have full, direct access to the latest advances in additive technologies, we surveyed their opinion on 3D printing and education in this area. The research aimed to determine what knowledge about the use of 3D printing technology in medicine, do students of medical faculties have.
methodsThe research was carried out in the form of a questionnaire among 430 students of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice (Poland) representing various fields of medicine and health sciences. The questions included in the survey analyzed the knowledge of the respondents for 3D printing technology and the opportunities it creates in medicine.
resultsThe results indicate that students do have knowledge about 3D printing obtained mainly from the internet. They would be happy to deepen their knowledge at specialized courses in this field. Students appreciated the value of 3D printing in order to obtain accurate anatomical models, helpful in learning. However, they do not consider the possibility of complete abandonment of human cadavers in the anatomy classes. Their knowledge includes basic information about current applications of 3D printing in medicine, but not in all areas. However, they have no ethical doubts regarding the use of 3D printing in any form. The vast majority of students deemed it necessary to incorporate information regarding 3D printing technology into the curriculum of different medical majors.
conclusionThis research is the first of its kind, which allows for probing students' knowledge about the additive technologies in medicine. Medical education should be extended to include issues related to the use of 3D printing for medical applications.
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