Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA,
Norris Medical Library, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA,
J Med Libr Assoc. 2020 Apr;108(2):295-303. doi: 10.5195/jmla.2020.825. Epub 2020 Apr 1.
Three-dimensional digital anatomy applications can provide a powerful supplement to more traditional learning modalities. The challenge for medical libraries and educators is to select an app that best supports anatomical learning objectives and then effectively integrate it into health sciences curricula. App selection is particularly important when traditional learning modalities, such as cadaver dissection, are not feasible. Selection was a challenge at the authors' university, as the doctor of physical therapy (DPT) program expanded into a hybrid online environment.
Reported here are our: (1) analysis and identification of an anatomy app to supplement cadaver lab instruction for DPT students who were enrolled in a hybrid program, where the majority of instruction took place online; (2) description of the implementation process; and (3) discussion of student feedback and the library's perspective. Features and shortcomings of two anatomy apps, Complete Anatomy (CA) 2019 by 3D4 Medical and Human Anatomy Atlas (HAA) 2019 by Visible Body, were reviewed. CA was selected based on smoother navigation, visually appealing graphics, and user customization tools. The library purchased 1,000 CA redemption codes as a pilot program. Video recordings and live demonstrations of the app were used for instruction. Student feedback indicated extensive use. Based on success of the pilot, the library will purchase additional licenses.
Medical libraries can use our experience as an example to help select anatomy resources that would be useful when considering the conversion of health sciences programs into online environments and further guide app integration to supplement other anatomical models.
三维数字解剖应用程序可以为更传统的学习模式提供有力的补充。医学图书馆和教育工作者面临的挑战是选择最能支持解剖学习目标的应用程序，然后将其有效地整合到健康科学课程中。当传统的学习模式（如尸体解剖）不可行时，应用程序的选择尤为重要。在作者所在的大学，由于物理治疗博士（DPT）课程扩展到混合在线环境，因此选择应用程序成为一项挑战。
本文介绍了我们的以下工作：（1）分析并确定了一款解剖学应用程序，以补充混合课程中 DPT 学生的尸体实验室教学，该课程的大部分教学都在网上进行；（2）描述了实施过程；（3）讨论了学生的反馈意见和图书馆的观点。我们对两款解剖学应用程序（3D4 Medical 的 Complete Anatomy 2019 和 Visible Body 的 Human Anatomy Atlas 2019）的功能和缺点进行了分析。基于更流畅的导航、更具吸引力的图形和用户自定义工具，我们选择了 CA。图书馆购买了 1000 个 CA 兑换码作为试点项目。该应用程序的视频录制和现场演示用于教学。学生的反馈表明了广泛的使用。基于试点项目的成功，图书馆将购买更多的许可证。
医学图书馆可以借鉴我们的经验，选择在考虑将健康科学课程转换为在线环境时有用的解剖学资源，并进一步指导应用程序的整合，以补充其他解剖模型。
