For many medical students, their first experience with cadaver dissection can be stressful and emotionally challenging. This study developed a 360° video-based virtual reality (VR) application to allow students to explore the anatomy lab and understand the dissection process before their first session. The study compared students who used the VR experience with those who received traditional preparation methods. It examined whether the VR tool reduced anxiety and improved students' emotional readiness before and during their first cadaver dissection. The findings aimed to determine whether this immersive technology could make the learning experience more comfortable and supportive for students
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Change in state anxiety levels measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-State) from baseline to prior to first cadaver dissection
Timeframe: From baseline (prior to intervention) to immediately post-intervention (after completion of the 360° VR experience for the intervention group and equivalent time point for the control group)