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ArticleMedical science educator2025

Using Virtual Reality to Assist Students at Academic Risk in Human Anatomy.

Michael Foley, Lauren T Lilley, Lindsay Meyers, Robert Armstrong, Lisa Fore-Arcand, Kelly McCoy, Chad Eitel, Tod R Clapp, Natascha Heise

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9 authors.

Michael FoleyMacon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA USA.
Lauren T LilleyDepartment of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA USA.
Lindsay MeyersMacon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA USA.
Robert ArmstrongSentara Center for Healthcare Simulation and Immersive Learning, Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA USA.
Lisa Fore-ArcandDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA USA.
Kelly McCoyContinuing Medical Education, Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA USA.
Chad EitelDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO USA.
Tod R ClappDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO USA.
Natascha HeiseDepartment of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA USA.ORCID 0000-0003-4459-814X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Learning human anatomy presents a significant challenge for health profession students due to the difficulty in visualizing structures in three dimensions. Virtual reality (VR) has been reported to aid in understanding these relationships. In this study, students at academic risk attended VR sessions alongside their gross anatomy course. Data from post-surveys, observations, and examinations indicated VR participants performed similarly to peers, except in head/neck and pelvis/lower limb exams where performance was lower. Students valued VR for enhancing confidence and understanding. VR shows promise in supplementing anatomy education, particularly for less complex regions, and bridging gaps in traditional learning methods.

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Academic riskHuman anatomyMedical educationVirtual reality

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PMID40353012
PMCPMC12058547

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