The effectiveness of VR-based human anatomy simulation training for undergraduate medical students
摘要
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a virtual reality (VR) human anatomy simulation training program for undergraduate medical students in Tunisia. Pre- and post-training questionnaires assessed student perceptions of the platform’s accuracy, realism, ease of navigation, engagement, support for memorization, and its impact on reducing exam-related anxiety. A total of 179 students from the Faculty of Medicine of Sousse participated in the study. Findings indicate that VR anatomy simulation significantly enhances learning outcomes and is highly recommended as a supplementary tool alongside traditional instructional method. Notably, the platform is open-source, cost-effective, and globally scalable—designed to be easily adapted across diverse educational settings. By aligning with international efforts to expand equitable access to advanced learning technologies, this study contributes meaningful insights for both resource-limited and high-resource institutions seeking innovative approaches to anatomy education.