A Study on Students Performance Based On Their Learning Approaches in Cadaveric Dissection

Abstract

Introduction: Introduction of competency based integrated syllabus has led to decrease in dissection lab

hours. This limitations has induced students to learn gross anatomy from alternative methods other than the

traditional dissection. Any approach should yield good results to students. Aim of this survey is to compare

the performance of medical students with their anatomy learning style in dissection lab hours.

Method: A cross sectional study was conducted among 120 students belonging to first professional year

of Katuri Medical college and Hospital, India. After completion of limb region, theory and Practical test

was conducted as part of assessment. Test scores of each student was noted.50% marks in each test was

considered as pass. After the test, students were interviewed about their method of learning style which they

followed in dissection lab. Responses were noted. Descriptive statistics such as percentages was used to

summarise data.

Results: The study revealed that 75 students (62.5%) chose prosection, 20 (16.7) chose dissection,and

the remaining 25(20.8%) students chose prosection followed by dissection approach. Pass percentage of

Students who chose prosection was 86.7%, 80% by students who chose both approaches and least 50% by

dissection approach.

Conclusion: Prosection approach has overall benefits in terms of gaining anatomical knowledge, stimulating

self-directed learning, enhance group activity and finally better performance in examination.