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Application of problem-based learning and case-based learning in teaching ectopic pregnancy to fifth-year medical students

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study is to explore the effectiveness of combining problem-based learning (PBL) and case-based learning (CBL) in clinical teaching of ectopic pregnanancy. Methods:Fifth-year students majoring in clinical medicine were recruited in the Department of Gynecology at the Hengyang Central Hospital and Hainan General Hospital from September 2023 to June 2024. The students were randomly assigned into either the combined PBL-CBL group or the traditional group. Students in the experimental group were trained using the combined PBL-CBL teaching method, while those in the traditional group were trained using a lecture based learning (LBL) teaching method. After the end of the class, both groups of students were required to complete a post-class quiz and an anonymous questionnaire. Results: The basic knowledge score in the combined PBL-CBL group was significantly higher than in the traditional group (42.6 ± 3.6 vs 35.0 ± 2.3, p = 0.000).Similarly, the case analysis score was higher in the combined PBL-CBL group than in the traditional group (37.1 ± 6.2 versus 33.8 ± 5.7, P = 0.013). The scores for learning motivation, understanding, student-teacher interaction, communication skills, clinical thinking skills, self-learning skills, knowledge absorption, and satisfaction with the course in the combined PBL-CBL group were significantly higher than that in the traditional group (P <0.05 for all). However, the score for how much free time the course consumed in the combined PBL-CBL group was significantly higher than that in the traditional group (P <0.05). Conclusion: The combined PBL-CBL teaching method exhibited better acquisition of basic knowledge and higher competence in case analysis compared with those learning ectopic pregnancy with the traditional teaching methods. These results suggested that the combined PBL-CBL teaching method might be a promising new mode for gynecologic education.

Source: BMC Medical Education

DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-06327-9

Authors: Weimin Xie, Ya Li, Xiaohang Liu

Institutions: Hengyang Normal University, Hunan Normal University, Hainan General Hospital, Hainan Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Problem and Project Based Learning

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,890