Effect of Integrated sessions of anatomy and physiology on academic performance: A pilot study

Authors

  • Ayesha Haque
  • Ayesha Naveed
  • Muhammad Imran Ashraf
  • Shazana Rana
  • Tayyeba Iftikhar Mirza
  • Ayesha Ghassan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs162220

Keywords:

Anatomy, Physiology, Integration, Medical education, Motivation.

Abstract

Aim: To conduct integrated sessions of anatomy and physiology for ascending tracts and determine its effect on academic performance and determine perceptions of the students regarding its effectiveness.

Methods: Using nonprobability convenience sampling, fifty-three students were selected from first year BDS and were divided into group 1 and 2 comprising of 27 and 26 students respectively. Group 1 learned anatomy and physiology of ascending tracts through four integrated sessions while group 2 was taught same content through traditional teaching sessions. At the end of sessions, knowledge was assessed and compared through a MCQ based exam. Questionnaire based perceptions were gathered about the integrated sessions from the participants belonging to group 1.

Results: The mean score of the students from group 1 (34.8 ± 6.53) was higher than that of group 2 (31.36 ± 5.71) (P<0.05). Most of the students positively perceived this method of teaching and felt that it was more understandable, motivating, interesting and they would prefer this method over traditional teaching.

Conclusion: Integrated sessions for anatomy and physiology of ascending tracts enhanced academic performance and were positively perceived by the students.

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How to Cite

Haque, A. ., Naveed, A. ., Ashraf, M. I. ., Rana, S. ., Mirza, T. I. ., & Ghassan, A. . (2022). Effect of Integrated sessions of anatomy and physiology on academic performance: A pilot study. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 16(02), 220. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs162220