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ArticleKidney international reports2024

Virtual Nephron: Evaluation of a Novel Virtual Reality Educational Tool.

Georges N Nakhoul, Jonathan J Taliercio, Elias H Bassil, Susana Arrigain, Jesse D Schold, Richard Wardrop, John O'Toole, Joseph V Nally, S Beth Bierer, John R Sedor and 1 more

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Georges N NakhoulDepartment of Kidney Medicine, Medical Subspecialty Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Jonathan J TaliercioDepartment of Kidney Medicine, Medical Subspecialty Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Elias H BassilDepartment of Kidney Medicine, Medical Subspecialty Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Susana ArrigainDepartment of Surgery, University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
Jesse D ScholdDepartment of Surgery, University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
Richard WardropDepartment of Hospital Medicine, Integrated Hospital Care Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
John O'TooleDepartment of Kidney Medicine, Medical Subspecialty Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Joseph V NallyDepartment of Kidney Medicine, Medical Subspecialty Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
S Beth BiererCleveland Clinic, Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
John R SedorDepartment of Kidney Medicine, Medical Subspecialty Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Ali MehdiDepartment of Kidney Medicine, Medical Subspecialty Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

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Abstract

Introduction: Recent technological advancements allowed the development of engaging technological tools. Using ASN funding from the ASN, we developed a 3D Virtual Reality (VR) physiology course entitled DiAL-Neph (Diuretic Action and eLectrolyte transport in the Nephron). We hereby present its evaluation. Methods: The study consisted of 2 parts: evaluation of knowledge gain, and qualitative evaluation of platform reception. Internal medicine PGY1 residents were randomly assigned into 2 groups: a VR group and a conventional group. Knowledge acquisition was assessed with a post-test administered at the end of the course and repeated within 6 to 12 weeks. Independent t-tests were used to compare the number of correct answers between the groups. A survey and focus groups composed of medicine residents evaluated the platform. Sessions were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data was analyzed through the content analysis approach by two independent reviewers. Results: Of 117 PGY1 resident participants, 64 were randomized to the VR group and 53 were randomized to the traditional group. Initial test results showed higher scores among VR compared to the traditional group (76.5% correct vs. 68.8%). Seventy-eight PGY1s participated in the follow up testing (46 VR group vs. 32 traditional group) and results showed no significant difference in test results. Greater than 90% of the residents rated the platform positively and 77% preferred it as a teaching method. Conclusion: The DiAL-Neph VR platform appeared to improve short-term learning but not long-term retention. Further studies are needed to investigate the impact of such teaching platforms on overall interest in nephrology.

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educationrenal physiologyvirtual reality

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PMID39291202
PMCPMC11403093

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