ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2022
Effectiveness of 3D-printed models prepared from radiological data for anatomy education: A meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of 22 randomized, controlled, crossover trials.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Unveiling the ultimate advantage: a meta-analysis of 3D visualization and problem-based learning in orthopedic education.BMC medical education · 2025Pooled it
- Lecture, model, or both? Optimizing fracture education with 3D printing: a longitudinal interventional study.3D printing in medicine · 2026Article
- Experience-stratified efficacy of 3D printed models in assisting orthopedic residents with pelvic ring injury classification: a comparative analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Observational
- A Scoping Review of Worldwide Patent Applications in Anatomical Education (2018-2022).Acta medica Philippina · 2025Article
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- The Application of 3D Anatomy for Teaching Veterinary Clinical Neurology.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundMany academicians suggested the supplementary use of 3D-printed models reconstructed from radiological images for optimal anatomy education. 3D-printed model is newer technology available to us. The purpose of this systematic review was to capture the usefulness or effectiveness of this newer technology in anatomy education. MATERIALS AND
methodsTwenty-two studies met the inclusion and exclusion criteria for quantitative synthesis. The included studies were sub-grouped according to the interventions and participants. No restrictions were applied based on geographical location, language and publication years. Randomized, controlled trial, cross-sectional and cross-over designs were included. The effect size of each intervention in both participants was computed as a standardized mean difference (SMD).
resultsTwenty-two randomized, controlled trials were included for quantitative estimation of effect size of knowledge acquisition as standardized mean difference in 1435 participants. The pooled effect size for 3D-printed model was 0.77 (0.45-1.09, 95% CI,
conclusionThe participants exposed to the 3D-printed model performed better than participants who used traditional methodologies. Thus, the 3D-printed model is a potential tool for anatomy education.
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