Avaliação da utilização de um atlas fotográfico digital de anatomia humana como ferramenta complementar no estudo prático para estudantes da área da saúde

Abstract

Introduction: Human Anatomy is an essential component in health education, traditionally taught through cadaveric dissection. However, challenges such as the scarcity of bodies and the deterioration of materials encourage the search for technological alternatives to complement the teaching-learning process. Objectives: This study aimed to develop and evaluate a Digital Photographic Atlas of Human Anatomy as a complementary tool for Nursing students, in order to improve the understanding and interpretation of anatomical structures. Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional research included 30 participants of both sexes, aged 22 ± 5.9 years, regularly enrolled in the Nursing program at UFU. The atlas was developed from real images of anatomical specimens of the skeletal system, captured, edited, and organized in an interactive website. The tool was evaluated using the Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) and the Content Validity Index (CVI). Results and Discussion: The results showed high scores in all analyzed dimensions: engagement (0.90), functionality (0.83), aesthetics (0.89), and information quality (0.94), resulting in an overall CVI of 0.89, classified as excellent. The tool proved to be attractive, functional, and scientifically reliable, promoting engagement, self-directed learning, and greater understanding of anatomical structures. The interactive digital format contributed to knowledge consolidation and favored the adoption of active methodologies in the study of Human Anatomy. Conclusion: The Digital Photographic Atlas “Asclépio” demonstrates high potential as a complementary didactic resource in the teaching of Human Anatomy, offering an innovative and accessible solution to the challenges of traditional teaching, while fostering greater autonomy, motivation, and quality in learning.