I see something you do not: Eye movement modelling examples do not improve anomaly detection in interpreting medical images

Background When interpreting medical images such as dental panoramic radiographs (Orthopanthomogram, OPT), errors are frequent. Previous research has shown that eye movement modelling examples (EMME) a supportive training method for image interpretation to reduce errors. To date, EMME support OPTs not been verified. Objectives We investigated whether with and verbal explanations supports students in evaluating OPTs. Methods Dental were randomly assigned an intervention (N = 42) or control group 41). The received the between pre- post-test. In laboratory study, we measured students' gaze behaviour during detection rate of anomalies. Results conclusions led fewer, shorter, later fixations on anomalies no difference visual coverage OPT. did improve. replicated latter finding online study 31). Students may have able apply information from detect reading processes changed more efficient rather than deeper search. Major takeaways This evaluated anomaly EMMEs improve their search process toward