Frontiers in public health
Use of augmented reality applications on smartphones as a tool for anatomy learning: perceptions of medical college students in Pakistan
By Hassnain S, Ali MUB, Chaudhry A and 6 others.
Abstract
Background
The teaching of anatomy is often perceived as one of the most challenging components of medical education. Augmented reality (AR) has emerged as a transformative educational tool. These applications superimpose digital information onto the physical world, offering students interactive, immersive experiences for understanding complex anatomical structures. This research investigates medical students' perceptions and self-reported use of AR applications on smartphones to assess medical students' familiarity with AR technology, engagement levels, usability challenges, and preferences between AR and traditional learning methods.
Methods
A descriptive cross-sectional study and a structured questionnaire were employed to collect data from medical students at Fatima Memorial College of Medicine & Dentistry (FMHCM&D), Lahore, Pakistan. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 27.00, employing descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. Kruskal-Wallis (with Shapiro-Wilk and Dunn's post hoc, Bonferroni) was used to examine associations between the variables.