Virtual Nephron: Evaluation of a Novel Virtual Reality Educational Tool
Introduction: Recent technological advancements allowed the development of engaging technological tools. Using ASN funding from the ASN, we developed a 3D Virtual Reality (VR) physiology course entitled DiAL-Neph (Diuretic Action and eLectrolyte transport in the Nephron). We hereby present its evalu...
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| author | Georges N. Nakhoul Jonathan J. Taliercio Elias H. Bassil Susana Arrigain Jesse D. Schold Richard Wardrop John O’Toole Joseph V. Nally S. Beth Bierer John R. Sedor Ali Mehdi |
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| description | Introduction: Recent technological advancements allowed the development of engaging technological tools. Using ASN funding from the ASN, we developed a 3D Virtual Reality (VR) physiology course entitled DiAL-Neph (Diuretic Action and eLectrolyte transport in the Nephron). We hereby present its evaluation. Methods: The study consisted of 2 parts: evaluation of knowledge gain, and qualitative evaluation of platform reception. Internal medicine PGY1 residents were randomly assigned into 2 groups: a VR group and a conventional group. Knowledge acquisition was assessed with a post-test administered at the end of the course and repeated within 6 to 12 weeks. Independent t-tests were used to compare the number of correct answers between the groups. A survey and focus groups composed of medicine residents evaluated the platform. Sessions were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data was analyzed through the content analysis approach by two independent reviewers. Results: Of 117 PGY1 resident participants, 64 were randomized to the VR group and 53 were randomized to the traditional group. Initial test results showed higher scores among VR compared to the traditional group (76.5% correct vs. 68.8%). Seventy-eight PGY1s participated in the follow up testing (46 VR group vs. 32 traditional group) and results showed no significant difference in test results. Greater than 90% of the residents rated the platform positively and 77% preferred it as a teaching method. Conclusion: The DiAL-Neph VR platform appeared to improve short-term learning but not long-term retention. Further studies are needed to investigate the impact of such teaching platforms on overall interest in nephrology. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7880ec4bc2d644dc9956aba2f91c239f2025-08-20T02:33:51ZengElsevierKidney International Reports2468-02492024-09-01992619262610.1016/j.ekir.2024.06.007Virtual Nephron: Evaluation of a Novel Virtual Reality Educational ToolGeorges N. Nakhoul0Jonathan J. Taliercio1Elias H. Bassil2Susana Arrigain3Jesse D. Schold4Richard Wardrop5John O’Toole6Joseph V. Nally7S. Beth Bierer8John R. Sedor9Ali Mehdi10Department of Kidney Medicine, Medical Subspecialty Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Clinic, Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Correspondence: Georges Nakhoul, Department of Kidney Medicine, Medical Subspecialty Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue - Q7, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA.Department of Kidney Medicine, Medical Subspecialty Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Clinic, Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USADepartment of Kidney Medicine, Medical Subspecialty Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USADepartment of Surgery, University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA; Colorado Center for Transplantation Care, Research, and Education, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USADepartment of Surgery, University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA; Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA; Colorado Center for Transplantation Care, Research, and Education, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USADepartment of Hospital Medicine, Integrated Hospital Care Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USADepartment of Kidney Medicine, Medical Subspecialty Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Clinic, Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USADepartment of Kidney Medicine, Medical Subspecialty Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Clinic, Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USACleveland Clinic, Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USADepartment of Kidney Medicine, Medical Subspecialty Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Clinic, Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USADepartment of Kidney Medicine, Medical Subspecialty Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Clinic, Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USAIntroduction: Recent technological advancements allowed the development of engaging technological tools. Using ASN funding from the ASN, we developed a 3D Virtual Reality (VR) physiology course entitled DiAL-Neph (Diuretic Action and eLectrolyte transport in the Nephron). We hereby present its evaluation. Methods: The study consisted of 2 parts: evaluation of knowledge gain, and qualitative evaluation of platform reception. Internal medicine PGY1 residents were randomly assigned into 2 groups: a VR group and a conventional group. Knowledge acquisition was assessed with a post-test administered at the end of the course and repeated within 6 to 12 weeks. Independent t-tests were used to compare the number of correct answers between the groups. A survey and focus groups composed of medicine residents evaluated the platform. Sessions were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data was analyzed through the content analysis approach by two independent reviewers. Results: Of 117 PGY1 resident participants, 64 were randomized to the VR group and 53 were randomized to the traditional group. Initial test results showed higher scores among VR compared to the traditional group (76.5% correct vs. 68.8%). Seventy-eight PGY1s participated in the follow up testing (46 VR group vs. 32 traditional group) and results showed no significant difference in test results. Greater than 90% of the residents rated the platform positively and 77% preferred it as a teaching method. Conclusion: The DiAL-Neph VR platform appeared to improve short-term learning but not long-term retention. Further studies are needed to investigate the impact of such teaching platforms on overall interest in nephrology.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468024924017662educationrenal physiologyvirtual reality |
| spellingShingle | Georges N. Nakhoul Jonathan J. Taliercio Elias H. Bassil Susana Arrigain Jesse D. Schold Richard Wardrop John O’Toole Joseph V. Nally S. Beth Bierer John R. Sedor Ali Mehdi Virtual Nephron: Evaluation of a Novel Virtual Reality Educational Tool Kidney International Reports education renal physiology virtual reality |
| title | Virtual Nephron: Evaluation of a Novel Virtual Reality Educational Tool |
| title_full | Virtual Nephron: Evaluation of a Novel Virtual Reality Educational Tool |
| title_fullStr | Virtual Nephron: Evaluation of a Novel Virtual Reality Educational Tool |
| title_full_unstemmed | Virtual Nephron: Evaluation of a Novel Virtual Reality Educational Tool |
| title_short | Virtual Nephron: Evaluation of a Novel Virtual Reality Educational Tool |
| title_sort | virtual nephron evaluation of a novel virtual reality educational tool |
| topic | education renal physiology virtual reality |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468024924017662 |
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