Effectiveness of a Musical-based Learning Approach on Knowledge and Happy Index Related to Anatomy Syllabus: A Quasi-Experimental Pilot Study
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.2.28
- Author:
Halimatus Sakdiah Minhat
1
;
Razif Abas
2
;
Siti Zulaikha Zakariah
3
;
Rosni Ibrahim
3
;
Camellia Siti Maya Mohamed Razali
4
;
Marzelan Salleh
5
Author Information
1. Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
2. Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
3. Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
4. Department of music, Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
5. Department of Music, Faculty of Creative Arts, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Effectiveness, Anatomy, Medical education, Music
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2023;19(No.2):190-196
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Musical-based education has been linked with improved students’ academic performance and mental
wellbeing. This study aimed to evaluate a musical-based anatomy learning module using the combination of music,
choreographed movements and 3D anatomy illustrations on muscles of the hand. Methods: A 5-minute duration
video on muscles of the hand was developed through series of discussions with expert panels to incorporate the three
stated components, emphasizing on the use of catchy music and simple terms to assist memorization skills. A single
arm quasi-experimental pilot study was conducted with pre- and post-intervention measurement of knowledge,
perception, stress and happy index related to learning anatomy. A total of 157 medical students were recruited and
exposed to a total of 20 minutes video duration over three days. The effectiveness of the intervention was investigated
using paired t-test and was interpreted based on the pre- and post-measured exposure mean differences. Results: The
newly developed musical-based anatomy learning module had effectively improved knowledge and happy index
related to learning anatomy, with significant mean differences were observed on the total mean scores for knowledge
(MD= 2.707, p< 0.001) and happy index (MD=3.256, p< 0.001), as well as significant reduction of the mean scores
for the negative items for perceptions and stress. Conclusion: The improved knowledge and happy index related to
learning anatomy reflecting the positive impact of music used in combination choreographed movements and 3D
illustrations to strengthen memorizing skills of medical students as well as instilling positive mood.
- Full text:11.2023my1478.pdf
