• 1. Department of Gastroenterology;West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;
  • 2. Internal Medicine Teaching Office;West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;
ZUOChuan, Email: zcsiren@163.com
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Objective To explore the teaching effects of case-based learning (CBL) as an educational strategy in digestive diseases module teaching. Methods Sixty-three oral and dental medical senior students were randomly divided into two groups during February to June 2012. Among them, 31 students were enrolled in the CBL group accepting CBL teaching method based on certain cases, while the other 32 students were designated into the control group receiving traditional teaching method. Their scores in practice skill examination, analytical ability of medical records, module test scores and behavior observation results were compared. Questionnaire survey was performed for students in the CBL group. Results There were no significant difference in scores of clinical practice skill examination and behavior observation results between the two groups (P>0.05). Students in the CBL group did significantly better in case analysis and module test scores (P<0.05). Questionnaire survey revealed that CBL method could significantly improve the learning interest, cultivate the ability to combine theory and practice, strengthen analytical skills and promote problem-solving abilities. The students were generally satisfied with the CBL teaching method. Conclusion CBL method has an obvious advantage in digestive diseases teaching.

Citation: YIZhi-hui, ZUOChuan, DENGBei, YANGXin, JIANGYong-dong, WUJun-chao, WUHao. Investigation of the Application of Case-based Learning in Digestive Diseases Module Teaching. West China Medical Journal, 2014, 29(12): 2364-2367. doi: 10.7507/1002-0179.20140715 Copy

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