Qualitative Study of the Educational Utility of a 3D Anatomical Education System for Undergraduate Education of Rehabilitation Professionals

[Purpose] The aim of this study was to identify the impact of practical training using a 3D anatomy education system (3D anatomical system) with cadaveric images in the learning process of novice learners of anatomy and to reveal how it could be used effectively. [Participants and Methods] Focus Group Interviews were conducted with eight students who completed practical training using the 3D anatomical system. [Results] The practical training using the 3D anatomical system provided learning in the advanced cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains. In addition, the problems of the 3D anatomical system as well as the methods and specific factors of the effective use of the 3D anatomical system were shown. [Conclusion] Studying the 3D structure of the human body is difficult for beginners, and sufficient basic knowledge of the structures is required to use 3D anatomical system effectively. Therefore, it will be necessary to use this system with other complementary methods.