ERIC Number: EJ1473116
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Jun
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-1935-9772
EISSN: EISSN-1935-9780
Available Date: 2025-04-03
Comparative Analysis of Scrollable DICOM Images and Static CT Images in Teaching Thoracic Imaging Anatomy to First-Year Medical Students
Imran Bitar1; Jacob Ghannam2; Kiran Nandalur2; Sayf Al-Katib2
Anatomical Sciences Education, v18 n6 p604-608 2025
With advancements in medical education, the integration of innovative and technology-driven teaching modalities is needed to enhance student learning, particularly in radiology. This study aims to investigate the efficacy of PACSBIN, a cloud-based picture archiving and communication system (PACS), in teaching first-year medical students thoracic imaging anatomy, comparing the use of scrollable Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) images to traditional static CT images. A comparative study design was used, involving first-year medical students from a medical institution. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: one using traditional static CT images (Group A) and the other using PACSBIN (Group B) for thoracic imaging anatomy education. The study assessed the impact of these teaching modalities on students' understanding of thoracic imaging anatomy through a quiz. Quiz results showed no statistically significant difference in performance between the groups, with Group A (static images) achieving a mean score of 82.61% and Group B (PACSBIN) achieving 83.71%. Our study suggests that both scrollable DICOM images and static CT images can be effective in teaching thoracic imaging anatomy to first-year medical students. This highlights the importance of considering individual learning styles and incorporating diverse teaching modalities in radiology education.
Descriptors: Anatomy, Medical Students, Visual Aids, Medical Education, Radiology, Computer Uses in Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Materials, Cognitive Style
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1Department of Foundational Medical Studies, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, Michigan, USA; 2Corewell Health, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Molecular Imaging, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA