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Title: Augmented Reality for Teaching Undergraduate Human Anatomy: An Educators' Perspective
Language: English
Authors: Ally Williams, Zhonghua Sun (ORCID 0000-0002-7538-4761), Mauro Vaccarezza (ORCID 0000-0003-3060-318X)
Source: Anatomical Sciences Education. 2026 19(5):671-683.
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Anatomy, Undergraduate Study, Foreign Countries, College Faculty, Teacher Attitudes, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Uses in Education, Human Body, Instructional Effectiveness, Affordances, Barriers, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices
Geographic Terms: Australia
DOI: 10.1002/ase.70214
ISSN: 1935-9772
1935-9780
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of Australian educators on using augmented reality (AR) as a method for learning human anatomy in the undergraduate health sciences. This will determine the current value of AR and guide future research and development. This prospective qualitative study used a mixed-methods approach to gain detailed feedback from 10 anatomy educators at Curtin University. Educators interacted with mobile AR using an iPad and the Complete Anatomy application. A survey measured perceived usability through the System Usability Scale (SUS) and used Likert-scale responses and short-answer questions to determine educators' perspectives of AR. The SUS measured a mean usability score of 58.25, SD ± 15.41 (95% CI: 47.22, 69.28), translating to a 'D' grade. Educators demonstrated positive perspectives of new technology but found that AR presented more challenges than benefits. Recommendations focused on overcoming hardware difficulties and ensuring in-depth educational content with reference to the cadaveric study. Mobile AR does not currently hold substantial value for anatomy education; however, the benefits of AR may be optimized using a head-mounted display. Future research must consult all potential stakeholders to critically define how AR will provide measurable value for anatomy education.
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