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This research aims to assess the effectiveness of a virtual reality lesson on neuroanatomy knowledge among medical students.

February 2, 2026Journal of Medical Extended RealityOpen Access

Evaluating the Use of Virtual Reality in Medical School Neuroanatomy Curriculum: A Nonrandomized Pre–Post-Intervention Study with Medical Students

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Nonrandomized study evaluates VR’s impact on neuroanatomy knowledge in first-year medical students, suggesting potential benefits.

This research aims to assess the effectiveness of a virtual reality lesson on neuroanatomy knowledge among medical students.
Examined knowledge pre-and post-intervention using neuroanatomy tests
Utilized System Usability Scale (SUS) and questionnaire for subjective experience
Included a virtual reality lesson with 3D renderings focusing on brain anatomy
Analyzed spatial ability using the Paper Folding Test
Neuroanatomy post-test scores improved significantly from pre-test scores (M = 66.67%, SD = 12.85%, p = 0.004)
Student subjective experience rated below the benchmark on the SUS
Students with lower spatial skills showed comparable knowledge gains as their peers after the VR lesson

Bailey et al. (2025) studied this question.

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