Web-based Interactive 3D Modeling and Visualization of the Human Brain towards Anatomy Education.

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Title:	Web-based Interactive 3D Modeling and Visualization of the Human Brain towards Anatomy Education.
Alternate Title:	Modelado y Visualización Interactivos en 3D del Cerebro Humano basados en la Web hacia la Educación de Anatomía.
Authors:	Gutierrez-Sanchez, Maria De Jesus¹, Gonzalez-Islas, Juan-Carlos¹ juan_gonzalez7024@uaeh.edu.mx, Franco-Arcega, Anilu¹, Suarez-Navarrete, Alberto¹, Gregorio Robles-Guzman, Jose¹, Alberto Torres-Samperio, Gonzalo¹
Source:	Revista Mexicana de Ingeniería Biomédica. Sep-Dec2024, Vol. 45 Issue 3, p80-98. 19p.
Subjects:	BRAIN anatomy, THREE-dimensional imaging, COMPUTER science students, CRONBACH'S alpha, LIKERT scale
Abstract (English):	Today, visualization of 3D medical images is an essential tool for medical education. Web-based 3D tools for the teaching-learning process have turned out to be an efficient alternative to conventional systems. In this work, we aim the modeling process and 3D web-based interactive visualization of the human brain using 3D web technologies and an improvement of the Methodology for the Development of Virtual Reality Educational Environments (MEDEERV, for its acronym in Spanish). 20 undergraduate medicine, dentistry, gerontology, and computer science students performed a brain model usability test (9 women; 11 men, mean age = 22.1 years, SD = 0.70). To this end, we used a post-test questionnaire with Likert scale answers whose alpha of Cronbach was 0.93. The proof of concept of the brain model that we have developed in this work provides evidence of the viability of the system to be used as a web tool for basic neuroanatomy learning. The main contribution of this work focuses on the implementation of MEDEERV to model the 3D human brain, plus the usability testing for reengineering feedback. This approach to modeling, visualizing, and evaluating could be used in other areas of human anatomical teaching. Although the experimental results show a good user experience, functionality and usability, it is necessary to generate a new version and carry out a study with a larger and more specific population with knowledge of brain anatomy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish):	Hoy en día, la visualización de imágenes médicas en 3D es una herramienta esencial para la enseñanza de la medicina. Las herramientas 3D basadas en web para el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje han resultado ser una alternativa eficaz a los sistemas convencionales. En este trabajo, nos centramos en el proceso de modelado y visualización interactiva en 3D del cerebro humano basado en la web utilizando tecnologías 3D y una mejora de la Metodología para el Desarrollo de Entornos Educativos de Realidad Virtual (MEDEERV). 20 estudiantes universitarios de medicina, odontología, gerontología y ciencias computacionales realizaron una prueba de usabilidad del modelo cerebral (9 mujeres; 11 hombres, edad media = 22,1 años, DE = 0,70). Para ello, utilizamos un cuestionario pos-test con respuestas en escala Likert y cuyo alfa de Cronbach fue de 0,93. La prueba de concepto del modelo cerebral que hemos desarrollado en este trabajo aporta evidencias de la viabilidad del sistema para ser utilizado como herramienta web para el aprendizaje de neuroanatomía básica. La principal contribución de este trabajo se centra en la implementación de MEDEERV para modelar el cerebro humano en 3D, además de las pruebas de usabilidad para la retroalimentación de la reingeniería. Este enfoque para modelar, visualizar y evaluar otras áreas anatómicas humanas. Aunque los resultados experimentales muestran una buena experiencia de usuario, funcionalidad y usabilidad, es necesario generar una nueva versión y realizar un estudio con una población más amplia y específica con conocimientos de anatomía cerebral. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	Today, visualization of 3D medical images is an essential tool for medical education. Web-based 3D tools for the teaching-learning process have turned out to be an efficient alternative to conventional systems. In this work, we aim the modeling process and 3D web-based interactive visualization of the human brain using 3D web technologies and an improvement of the Methodology for the Development of Virtual Reality Educational Environments (MEDEERV, for its acronym in Spanish). 20 undergraduate medicine, dentistry, gerontology, and computer science students performed a brain model usability test (9 women; 11 men, mean age = 22.1 years, SD = 0.70). To this end, we used a post-test questionnaire with Likert scale answers whose alpha of Cronbach was 0.93. The proof of concept of the brain model that we have developed in this work provides evidence of the viability of the system to be used as a web tool for basic neuroanatomy learning. The main contribution of this work focuses on the implementation of MEDEERV to model the 3D human brain, plus the usability testing for reengineering feedback. This approach to modeling, visualizing, and evaluating could be used in other areas of human anatomical teaching. Although the experimental results show a good user experience, functionality and usability, it is necessary to generate a new version and carry out a study with a larger and more specific population with knowledge of brain anatomy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	01889532
DOI:	10.17488/RMIB.45.3.5