A new model in medicine education: smart model education set

PURPOSE: Education set consisting of three-dimensional smart interactive models with audio, visual, and light features and an application program that allows learning branches of science such as anatomy and histology at the same time can bring innovation to medicine and health education. Our study aims to show contributions of this education set, which we have patented, to student academic success and medical education. METHODS: The students participating in study consisted of three groups. Students were divided into Group 1 (classical education), Group 2 (smart model education set and theoretical expression), and Group 3 (smart model education set). Pre-test, post-test, and state anxiety scale applications were made to all groups before and after education. Trait anxiety scale was administered before education. Education set used in study includes hardware and software parts. RESULTS: Post-education state anxiety scale in Group 1 mean was significantly higher than Group 2 and 3 mean; Group 2 mean was significantly higher than Group 3 mean. There was no significant difference between groups regarding trait anxiety levels. It was observed that there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test in all three groups. The increase in post-test achievement level of Group 2 and 3 was significantly higher than Group 1. CONCLUSIONS: Smart model education set integrates basic and clinical information. Mobile application will ensure continuity of theoretical and practical education at desired place and time. Invention will bring a new breath to basic medical education by preventing inequalities in medical and health sciences education.