Virtual reality-based animal anatomy model: a new possible approach for veterinary education in Indonesia

  • Danang Dwi Cahyadi Divisi Anatomi Histologi dan Embriologi, Departemen Anatomi Fisiologi dan Farmakologi, Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan, Institut Pertanian Bogor
  • Auzi Asfarian Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, IPB University
  • Nurhidayat Department of Anatomy Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University
  • Chairun Nisa' Department of Anatomy Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University
  • Supratikno Department of Anatomy Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University
  • Savitri Novelina Department of Anatomy Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University
  • Heru Setijanto Department of Anatomy Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University
  • Srihadi Agungpriyono Department of Anatomy Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University
Keywords: learning, model, veterinary anatomy, virtual reality

Abstract

Cadaveric dissection method is classical learning method as well as the gold standard for veterinary students to learn anatomy. However, development of alternative methods is needed since ethical issues of animal use has become challenge in veterinary anatomy education. The need for innovation is increasingly relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Implementation of the cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) technology can provide positive impacts in distance education. Therefore, establishment of VR-based animal anatomy learning system could answer the need, not only in this physical distancing-required situation but also for future veterinary education in Indonesia. In addition, understanding the key concerns and interdisciplinary collaboration will be needed in the establishment of the comprehensive VR-based veterinary anatomy learning system.

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Published
2022-04-01
How to Cite
CahyadiD. D., AsfarianA., Nurhidayat, Nisa’C., Supratikno, NovelinaS., SetijantoH., & AgungpriyonoS. (2022). Virtual reality-based animal anatomy model: a new possible approach for veterinary education in Indonesia. ARSHI Veterinary Letters, 6(1), 11-12. https://doi.org/10.29244/avl.6.1.11-12

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