Application Analysis of Virtual Simulation Experiment Combined with Picture Archiving and Communication System in the Practical Teaching of Medical Imaging

Abstract

Objective: To explore the application effect of virtual simulation experiment combined with picture archiving and communication system (PACS) in medical imaging practical teaching. Methods: 97 students from the medical imaging class of 2022 were divided into two groups; the control group (n = 48) was taught by the traditional teaching method, whereas the research group was taught by virtual simulation experiment combined with PACS (n = 49). The teaching achievements and teaching effects of the two groups were compared to define the advantages of the two teaching modes. Results: Initially, there were no significant differences in the basic theory, image analysis, report writing, and differential diagnosis scores between the two groups of students (P > 0.05); however, after 16 weeks of teaching, the scores of the research group were better than those of the control group (P < 0.05); the pass rate of students in the study group (93.88%) was higher than that in the control group (81.25%); the scores of students in the research group in terms of clinical inquiry skills, X-ray/computed tomography/magnetic resonance imaging (X-ray/CT/MRI) operation skills, and doctor-patient communication skills were significantly higher than those in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: In medical imaging practical teaching, the application of virtual simulation experiment combined with PACS can effectively address several problems in the traditional teaching mode, including the single teaching method, the single teaching content, and the lack of innovation, and, at the same time, improve students’ basic theoretical knowledge, X-ray/CT/MRI operation skills, consultation skills, and doctor-patient communication skills, thereby effectively improving the teaching quality and learning effect.