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Vol.13, No.3, August 2024. ISSN: 2217-8309 eISSN: 2217-8333
TEM Journal
TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, MANAGEMENT, INFORMATICS Association for Information Communication Technology Education and Science |
Analysing Student Feedback on the Integration of 3D Printing in the Teaching of Mammography for Radiologic Technologists
Kristina Bliznakova, Nikolay Dukov, Kalina Tsekova, Mariana Kupenova, Minko Milev, Zhivko Bliznakov
© 2024 Kristina Bliznakova, published by UIKTEN. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License. (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
Citation Information: TEM Journal. Volume 13, Issue 3, Pages 1735-1742, ISSN 2217-8309, DOI: 10.18421/TEM133-01, August 2024.
Received: 06 February 2024. Revised: 11 May 2024.
Abstract:
The objective of this study is to assess the suitability of using printed breast models as educational tools for instructing radiographer students on positioning and compression techniques in X-ray mammography. A physical anthropomorphic breast phantom, created with a stereolithography 3D printer based on a computational breast model, served as the main tool in the teaching approach. The practical exercise, conducted in three sessions for first, second, and third-year radiographer students, involved a structured approach in front of the mammography device. A questionnaire assessed participants' opinions on the 3D breast phantom and the exercise's impact on positioning, compression, and mammography device teachings. Among the 83 students surveyed, 52 provided responses, demonstrating a success rate of 71.2% in mastering the exercise utilizing the physical breast phantom. A significant portion of students express the importance of integrating contemporary digital technologies into their academic curriculum, based on the practical experience. The instructor demonstrated thorough preparation and competence in guiding the practical session. The positive experience in this teaching approach strongly encourages future professionals to integrate these new technologies into their daily practice, especially for acquiring skills in compression techniques and breast positioning.
Keywords –3D printers, printed breast models, educational phantoms, training in education, radiographers. |
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