In 2001, Jodie, Nick, Linda and Meaghan Brierley collaborated and produced a professional, interactive online module that aimed to provide extensive information regarding the Sentinel Node Biopsy procedure. The module was also extensively reviewed and evaluated by surgeons, and their feedback were used to further improve the project. Needless to say, this is the most awesome existing visual out there.
Source: IVIS Group, Biomedical Communications, University of Toronto (BMC rocks.)
Purpose: To educate professionals in the Continuing Education Program of the theories, technical details and ongoing research in the Sentinel Node Biopsy procedure. This online multimedia tool includes documented information on the SNB procedure, interactive Quicktime movies that serve to illustrate the axillary lymphatic system, as well as animations that showcase the SNB procedure.
Target audience: Professionals in related fields
Strengths:
- Well-documented and extensive information on the theory, technology, anatomical field, actual technique and ongoing research on SNB
- Self-test quizzes set after every section to ensure understanding of the presented material
- Non-linear navigation allowing user to go back or jump to sections of interest
- Clean, categorized layout allows minimal confusion
- VRQuicktime interface allows user to comprehend the three-dimensionality of the axilla and its landmarks
- Quicktime movie clips visualizes the entire SNB procedures; key steps are highlighted in the animations- Print version available for further review
Weaknesses:
- Advanced course with extensive information; suitable for professionals but might be a bit too much for undergraduate medical students
- There are still certain aspects in the SNB procedure that requires actual surgical training (e.g. palpation, navigating the gamma probe etc); the course cannot replace these essential sessions
- Unsure why the bottom half of the interface is left blank...perhaps can free up more space for text?
Source: IVIS Group, Biomedical Communications, University of Toronto (BMC rocks.)
Purpose: To educate professionals in the Continuing Education Program of the theories, technical details and ongoing research in the Sentinel Node Biopsy procedure. This online multimedia tool includes documented information on the SNB procedure, interactive Quicktime movies that serve to illustrate the axillary lymphatic system, as well as animations that showcase the SNB procedure.
Target audience: Professionals in related fields
Strengths:
- Well-documented and extensive information on the theory, technology, anatomical field, actual technique and ongoing research on SNB
- Self-test quizzes set after every section to ensure understanding of the presented material
- Non-linear navigation allowing user to go back or jump to sections of interest
- Clean, categorized layout allows minimal confusion
- VRQuicktime interface allows user to comprehend the three-dimensionality of the axilla and its landmarks
- Quicktime movie clips visualizes the entire SNB procedures; key steps are highlighted in the animations- Print version available for further review
Weaknesses:
- Advanced course with extensive information; suitable for professionals but might be a bit too much for undergraduate medical students
- There are still certain aspects in the SNB procedure that requires actual surgical training (e.g. palpation, navigating the gamma probe etc); the course cannot replace these essential sessions
- Unsure why the bottom half of the interface is left blank...perhaps can free up more space for text?
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