ReviewMedical science educator2022
Using 3D Printing to Improve Student Education of Complex Anatomy: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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- The role of three-dimensional printing models in medical education: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.BMC medical education · 2025Pooled it
- 3D printing as a pedagogical tool for teaching normal human anatomy: a systematic review.BMC medical education · 2023Pooled it
- Integration of 3D printing and case-based learning in clinical practice for the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip.BMC medical education · 2024Trial
- 3D-Printed Models as Catalysts for Neuroanatomy Learning: An Immersive Educational Experience for Medical Students.Cureus · 2026Article
- Assessing the reliability of saw mark features: A comparative study using stereomicroscopy, micro-XCT, and 3D printing.Journal of forensic sciences · 2026Article
- Application of 3D-Printed nasal models in lacrimal surgery training.Head & face medicine · 2026Article
- Precision surgery in the era of 3D visualization, AR/VR, and 3D printing: current applications and future directions.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- Implementing low-cost 3D-printed brain coloring activities in neuroanatomy teaching for medical students in Singapore: a cross-sectional study.Journal of educational evaluation for health professions · 2026Article
- A global overview of anatomical science education and its present and future role in biomedical curricula.Anatomical sciences education · 2026Review
- Applications of 3D Printing and Virtual Modeling in the Assessment of Visceral and Renal Artery Aneurysms.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- High-fidelity 3D models of human cadavers and their organs with the use of handheld scanner-Alternative method in medical education and clinical practice.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Evaluation of the Efficacy and Accuracy of Super-Flexible Three-Dimensional Heart Models of Congenital Heart Disease Made via Stereolithography Printing and Vacuum Casting: A Multicenter Clinical Trial.Journal of cardiovascular development and disease · 2024Article
- 3D printing of the brachial plexus and its osseous landmarks using magnetic resonance neurography for thoracic outlet syndrome evaluation.3D printing in medicine · 2024Article
- Pilot Study on the Development and Integration of Anthropomorphic Models within the Dental Technician Curriculum.Dentistry journal · 2024Article
- Can Hisense computer-assisted surgery system (Hisense CAS) improve anatomy teaching in pediatric liver surgery?Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2024Article
- Are 3D-printed anatomical models of the ear effective for teaching anatomy? A comparative pilot study versus cadaveric models.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2024Article
- Application of additional three-dimensional materials for education in pediatric anatomy.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- The relationship between visual memory and spatial intelligence with students' academic achievement in anatomy.BMC medical education · 2023Article
- Evolution in Congenital Cardiology Education: The Rise of Digital-Learning Tools.CJC pediatric and congenital heart disease · 2023Review
- Application of 3D printing technology for pre-operative evaluation, education and informed consent in pediatric retroperitoneal tumors.Scientific reports · 2023Article
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Abstract
Objective: Additive manufacturing has played an increasingly important role in the field of health care. One of the most recent applications has been the development of 3D printed anatomical models specifically to improve student education. The purpose of this review was to assess the potential for 3D printed models to improve understanding of complex anatomy in undergraduate and medical/professional students. Methods: A systematic review was performed to investigate the different implementations of 3D printed anatomical models in educational curricula. In addition, a meta-analysis was conducted to assess the differences in comprehension between students who received 3D printed models as part of their instruction and those taught with traditional methods. Results: Of the 10 groups included in the meta-analysis, students whose educational experience included a 3D printed model scored roughly 11% better on objective assessments compared to students who did not use such models (Hedge's Conclusion: Based on these findings, the use of 3D printed anatomical models as a method of education is likely to improve students' understanding of complex anatomical structures.
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