AJCY2402 - CME/CMLE - A Mixed Methods Study on the Use of Non-Gynecological Virtual Microscopy Platform in Cytology Education-A Mixed Methods Study on the Use of Non-Gynecological Virtual Microscopy Platform in Cytology Education

A Mixed Methods Study on the Use of Non-Gynecological Virtual Microscopy Platform in Cytology Education

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In a study by Paul Z. Chiou and Yuane Jia from Rutgers University, the use of a virtual microscopy platform in nongynecological cytology education was evaluated. The study aimed to determine the feasibility and usage of the virtual platform in an educational setting. Students reviewed 44 whole-slide imaged nongynecological slides and compared the concordance rate with traditional light microscopy. The results showed that light microscopy performed better than the virtual platform, especially in urine cytology cases. The study highlighted concerns over image quality as a major barrier to wider adoption of the virtual microscopy platform. It suggested that future efforts should focus on improving the image quality, particularly for abnormal cases. The findings also emphasized the importance of continuing to provide virtual microscopy exposure for cytology learners despite the challenges. Additional validation studies are needed to enhance user experience and address image quality issues in the virtual screening platform. The study's results are in line with previous research showing the inferiority of virtual slides compared to traditional glass slides in diagnostic accuracy rates for nongynecological cases.

Keywords

virtual microscopy platform

nongynecological cytology education

whole-slide imaging

light microscopy

concordance rate

image quality

abnormal cases

cytology learners

validation studies

diagnostic accuracy rates