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Su JM, Hsu SY, Fang TY, Wang PC. Developing and validating a knowledge-based AI assessment system for learning clinical core medical knowledge in otolaryngology. Comput Biol Med 2024; 178:108765. [PMID: 38897143 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.108765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Clinical core medical knowledge (CCMK) learning is essential for medical trainees. Adaptive assessment systems can facilitate self-learning, but extracting experts' CCMK is challenging, especially using modern data-driven artificial intelligence (AI) approaches (e.g., deep learning). OBJECTIVES This study aims to develop a multi-expert knowledge-aggregated adaptive assessment scheme (MEKAS) using knowledge-based AI approaches to facilitate the learning of CCMK in otolaryngology (CCMK-OTO) and validate its effectiveness through a one-month training program for CCMK-OTO education at a tertiary referral hospital. METHODS The MEKAS utilized the repertory grid technique and case-based reasoning to aggregate experts' knowledge to construct a representative CCMK base, thereby enabling adaptive assessment for CCMK-OTO training. The effects of longitudinal training were compared between the experimental group (EG) and the control group (CG). Both groups received a normal training program (routine meeting, outpatient/operation room teaching, and classroom teaching), while EG received MEKAS for self-learning. The EG comprised 22 UPGY trainees (6 postgraduate [PGY] and 16 undergraduate [UGY] trainees) and 8 otolaryngology residents (ENT-R); the CG comprised 24 UPGY trainees (8 PGY and 16 UGY trainees). The training effectiveness was compared through pre- and post-test CCMK-OTO scores, and user experiences were evaluated using a technology acceptance model-based questionnaire. RESULTS Both UPGY (z = -3.976, P < 0.001) and ENT-R (z = -2.038, P = 0.042) groups in EG exhibited significant improvements in their CCMK-OTO scores, while UPGY in CG did not (z = -1.204, P = 0.228). The UPGY group in EG also demonstrated a substantial improvement compared to the UPGY group in CG (z = -4.943, P < 0.001). The EG participants were highly satisfied with the MEKAS system concerning self-learning assistance, adaptive testing, perceived satisfaction, intention to use, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived enjoyment, rating it between an overall average of 3.8 and 4.1 out of 5.0 on all scales. CONCLUSIONS The MEKAS system facilitates CCMK-OTO learning and provides an efficient knowledge aggregation scheme that can be applied to other medical subjects to efficiently build adaptive assessment systems for CCMK learning. Larger-scale validation across diverse institutions and settings is warranted further to assess MEKAS's scalability, generalizability, and long-term impact.
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- Jun-Ming Su
- Department of Information and Learning Technology, National University of Tainan, Tainan, Taiwan.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan; School of Medicine, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Department of Otolaryngology, Sijhih Cathay General Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Afonso MVR, Lopes RB, Andrade EF, Pereira LJ. Game-based learning enhances students' understanding of endocrine physiology in veterinary medicine. ADVANCES IN PHYSIOLOGY EDUCATION 2024; 48:155-163. [PMID: 38234294 DOI: 10.1152/advan.00182.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Endocrine physiology is a complex subject for students. Game-based learning (GBL) and case-based learning (CBL) are active methodologies that are widely used because of their potential for motivation and greater proximity to the reality of modern students. We evaluated the effectiveness of GBL and CBL among veterinary medicine students compared with a control group using peer tutoring. Students (n = 106) from two institutions volunteered to participate in this study. The participants were submitted to a pretest questionnaire and subsequently were divided into three paired groups by their performance on the pretest exam: 1) traditional class + peer tutoring, 2) traditional class + GBL, and 3) traditional class + CBL. After the students completed the activities, their performance was once again evaluated by applying a new test with the same initial 10 questions and another set of 10 different questions. The students' perceptions and satisfaction with the methodologies and learning strategies were assessed. Anxiety was assessed with the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory before and after the conventional class and after the active methodologies. The GBL group significantly improved their correct answers compared with the baseline (P < 0.05), with no significant difference from CBL and peer tutoring. Anxiety levels did not differ regardless of the time of evaluation or the teaching methodology applied. GBL promoted a greater perception of the stimulus for self-study and problem-solving ability and contributed to the development of group dynamics compared with the group who received CBL (P < 0.05). In conclusion, GBL showed better results than peer tutoring and CBL.NEW & NOTEWORTHY We compared the supplementary use of game-based learning, case-based learning, and peer tutoring in the study of endocrine physiology by veterinary students and observed a slight advantage for game-based learning over the other two methodologies. The game was developed by the authors and is an unprecedented tool that can prove useful to improve knowledge acquisition in students of veterinary medicine. Thus, game-based learning is an effective supplementary teaching strategy.
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- Health Sciences Department, Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA), Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Department, Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA), Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Department, Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA), Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Yang CF, Gau BS, Lee YH, Hsieh HL, Wang SY. Exploring clinical judgment ability in second-degree baccalaureate of science nursing students: A mixed methods study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2024; 136:106146. [PMID: 38412583 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND As they have not yet embarked on clinical practice, most students who already have a bachelor's degree but require a bachelor's degree in nursing occasionally perceive the educator's instruction on clinical situations as abstract and challenging for making accurate clinical judgments. OBJECTIVES This study aims to implement a clinical judgment model and case scenarios in classroom teaching to evaluate improvements in students' clinical judgment and critical thinking abilities. DESIGN A mixed-method design. SETTING A second-degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing at a university in Taiwan. PARTICIPANTS First-year undergraduate nursing students. METHODS This mixed-methods study featured a survey at the beginning and end of a course, followed by one-on-one online interviews. A purposive sample of sophomore nursing students was recruited from a university in northern Taiwan between March 2020 and May 2021. Semi-structured interviews were conducted after a preliminary analysis of the collected quantitative data. RESULTS In total, 48 participants completed the study questionnaire, and 20 were interviewed. The results show that the students' ability to make clinical judgment and identify individual health problems from case scenarios significantly improved after completing the course. However, critical thinking did not differ significantly after the course. Qualitative data analysis revealed three key themes relevant to the participants' learning experiences: (1) establishing the context of clinical judgment, (2) building a bridge between basic medical science and clinical nursing, and (3) having a broader perspective. CONCLUSIONS Incorporating clinical judgment measurement model and case scenarios in the curriculum may benefit second-degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing students who have not yet begun their clinical practice. Additionally, the result provides educators with valuable learning goals and evaluation strategies in the classroom and clinical practice.
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- Cheng-Fang Yang
- Second-Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University Hospital, Yunlin Branch, Yunlin, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Second-Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University Hospital, Yunlin Branch, Yunlin, Taiwan
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- College of Nursing, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, USA.
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Kubbara EA, Ahmed NM, Alamri T, Bakarman MA, Malibary H, Eid R, Alzahrani AO. Online case-based learning for medical students as a teaching method for biochemistry at King Abdulaziz University amid COVID-19 pandemic (a study conducted in 2021). BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY EDUCATION : A BIMONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2024; 52:136-144. [PMID: 37850840 DOI: 10.1002/bmb.21795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Online case-based learning (CBL) is a method used by King Abdulaziz University to teach medical students in their preclinical years. The use of CBL in basic sciences is important for enabling medical students to correlate basic sciences with future clinical practice. This study implemented online CBL for biochemistry teaching as part of the medical genetic module for 3rd-year preclinical students. Teaching during the study was completely online because of restricted precautions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, except for practical sessions that were held on campus. The case was presented to the students involved in prenatal screening and diagnosis. Students were guided to learn and discuss the biochemical tests used for prenatal screening and diagnosis and their clinical importance. They were divided into two groups: the control group was given an online lecture and the intervention group was given an online CBL session before the lecture. The online lecture was given to both groups simultaneously by the same instructor, and then 10 MCQs tests were distributed to both groups after the lecture, and their test scores were compared. A 10-question survey was administered to the intervention group to assess their perception of the online CBL session after the test. A significant difference was found between the intervention and control groups regarding test scores (p < 0.001), and most students found the online CBL session enjoyable and motivating.
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- Eman A Kubbara
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan
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- Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine in Rabigh, King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine in Rabigh, King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdul-Aziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, King Abdul-Aziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
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Hu X, Wang Y, Li J, Qing P, Yang X, Zeng J, Min L, Tu C. Three-Dimensional Multimodality Image Reconstruction as Teaching Tool for Case-based learning among medical postgraduates: a focus on primary pelvic bone Tumour Education. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2023; 23:944. [PMID: 38087270 PMCID: PMC10717389 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04916-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Postgraduate medical education in oncology orthopedics confronts obstacles when instructing on pelvic tumors, primarily due to their intricate anatomy and the limitations of conventional teaching techniques. The employment of Three-dimensional multimodality imaging (3DMMI) can be considered a valuable teaching tool, as it gracefully elucidates the intricacies of pelvic anatomical structures and the interactions between tumors and surrounding tissues through three-dimensional imaging, thereby providing a comprehensive and nuanced perspective. This study aimed to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of incorporating 3DMMI in combination with a Case-Based Learning (CBL) approach for postgraduate education. METHODS The study encompassed a 10-week course involving 90 surgical postgraduates, focusing on common pelvic tumor diseases. Students were assigned representative clinical cases, and each group created a PowerPoint presentation based on these cases. The core educational content included fundamental knowledge of pelvic anatomy, as well as clinical presentations, radiological features, and treatment principles of common pelvic tumor diseases. The research compared two groups: a traditional CBL group (n = 45) and a 3DMMI-CBL group (n = 45). The 3DMMI-CBL group had access to advanced imaging technology for better visualization. Various evaluations, including image interpretation, theoretical knowledge, and questionnaires, were used to assess the learning outcomes. RESULTS The 3DMMI-CBL group outperformed the CBL group not only in the imaging diagnosis of common pelvic diseases but also in their mastery of the related theoretical knowledge. Student questionnaires indicated higher scores for the 3DMMI-CBL group in basic pelvic anatomy knowledge (8.08 vs. 6.62, p < 0.01), image interpretation (8.15 vs. 6.69, p < 0.01), learning efficiency (8.07 vs. 7.00, p < 0.01), clinical reasoning (7.57 vs. 6.77, p < 0.01), and learning interest (8.46 vs. 7.00, p < 0.01). Teacher questionnaires revealed that 3DMMI technology enhanced teachers' clinical knowledge, facilitated instruction, and increased overall satisfaction and interest in teaching. CONCLUSION Our study introduced an enhancement to the conventional Case-Based Learning (CBL) model by incorporating 3DMMI technology for visualizing pelvic anatomy. In contrast to pure CBL, this adaptation improved teacher instruction, substantially heightened student engagement, ignited greater interest in learning, and boosted overall efficiency, ultimately leading to positive learning outcomes. Consequently, our study demonstrated the potential feasibility and acceptability of the 3DMMI-CBL teaching method for postgraduates in pelvic bone tumor education.
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- Xin Hu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Medical Education, West China Medical Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China.
- Provincial Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials Genome of Sichuan, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China.
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- Educational Department of Internal Medicine, West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China.
- Department of Cardiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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Oettle M, Büttner M, Forster M, Gajdi L, Mücke J, Nieto A, Heuser S, Huber J, Walter F, Corradini S, Niyazi M, Belka C, Dreyling M, Fischer MR, Fleischmann DF. Principles of oncology taught in a one-week course. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2023; 149:17071-17079. [PMID: 37750957 PMCID: PMC10657289 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-023-05377-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Growing challenges in oncology require evolving educational methods and content. International efforts to reform oncology education are underway. Hands-on, interdisciplinary, and compact course formats have shown great effectiveness in the education of medical students. Our aim was to establish a new interdisciplinary one-week course on the principles of oncology using state-of-the-art teaching methods. METHODS In an initial survey, medical students of LMU Munich were questioned about their current level of knowledge on the principles of oncology. In a second two-stage survey, the increase in knowledge resulting from our recently established interdisciplinary one-week course was determined. RESULTS The medical students' knowledge of clinically important oncological topics, such as the diagnostic workup and interdisciplinary treatment options, showed a need for improvement. Knowledge of the major oncological entities was also in an expandable state. By attending the one-week course on the principles of oncology, students improved their expertise in all areas of the clinical workup in oncology and had the opportunity to close previous knowledge gaps. In addition, students were able to gain more in-depth clinical knowledge on the most common oncological entities. CONCLUSION The interdisciplinary one-week course on the principles of oncology proved to be an effective teaching method to expand the knowledge of the future physicians to an appropriate level. With its innovative and interdisciplinary approach, the one-week course could be used as a showcase project for the ongoing development of medical education in Germany.
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- Matthias Oettle
- Institute of Medical Education, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
- Department of Medicine III, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Education, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Education, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Education, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Education, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Education, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner Site Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner Site Munich, Munich, Germany
- Bavarian Cancer Research Center (BZKF), Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medicine III, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Education, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany.
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner Site Munich, Munich, Germany.
- German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany.
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Zhao C, Xu T, Yao Y, Song Q, Xu B. Comparison of case-based learning using Watson for oncology and traditional method in teaching undergraduate medical students. Int J Med Inform 2023; 177:105117. [PMID: 37301132 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2023.105117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Watson for Oncology (WFO) is a decision-making system generated by artificial intelligence (AI) and has been widely used in treatment recommendations of cancer patients. However, the application of WFO in clinical teaching among medical students has not been reported. OBJECTIVE To establish a novel teaching and learning method with WFO in undergraduate medical students and evaluate its efficiency and students' satisfaction compared with traditional case-based learning model. METHODS 72 undergraduates majoring in clinical medicine in Wuhan University were enrolled and were randomly divided into the WFO-based group and the control group. 36 students in the WFO-based group learned clinical oncology cases via WFO platform while 36 students in the control group using traditional teaching methods. After the course, final examination and questionnaire survey of teaching assessment were conducted on the two groups of students. RESULTS According to the questionnaire survey of teaching assessment, WFO-based group showed significant higher score in the aspect of cultivating ability of independent learning (17.67 ± 1.39 vs. 15.17 ± 2.02, P = 0.018), increasing knowledge mastery (17.75 ± 1.10 vs. 16.25 ± 1.18, P = 0.001), enhancing learning interest (18.41 ± 1.42 vs. 17.00 ± 1.37, P = 0.002), increasing course participation (18.33 ± 1.67 vs. 15.75 ± 1.67, P = 0.001) and the overall course satisfaction (89.25 ± 5.92 vs. 80.75 ± 3.42, P = 0.001) than those of the control group students. CONCLUSION Our practice has established a novel clinical case-based teaching pattern with WFO, providing undergraduate students with convenient and scientific training and guidance. It empowers students with improved learning experiences and equips them with essential tools for clinical practices.
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- Chen Zhao
- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei, China.
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- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei, China
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- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei, China
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- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei, China
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- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei, China.
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Challenges Regarding Transition from Case-Based Learning to Problem-Based Learning: A Qualitative Study with Student Nurses. NURSING REPORTS 2023; 13:389-403. [PMID: 36976688 PMCID: PMC10056298 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep13010036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Background: The transition from case-based learning to problem-based learning can be challenging and may have negative effects on the academic, psychological, emotional, or social well-being of student nurses. As a result, this exposes student nurses to high failure rates, anxiety disorders, a loss of uniqueness, and fear of the unknown. However, student nurses employ different strategies aimed at overcoming challenges faced during this transition period. Methods: An exploratory, descriptive, contextual research design was used. A purposive non-probability sampling technique was used to select participants. Semi-structured focus group interviews via Zoom video communication were used to collect data, which were analysed using Braun and Clarke’s six steps of thematic analysis. Results: The following three themes emerged: challenges regarding facilitation, challenges regarding assessment, and strategies to overcome challenges. Conclusions: The study established that student nurses are faced with different challenges during the transition from one teaching strategy to another. Student nurses suggested strategies that could be used to overcome these challenges. However, these strategies are not enough and therefore more needs to be done to support and empower student nurses.
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Sannathimmappa MB, Nambiar V, Aravindakshan R. Encouraging students' engagement and promoting deep learning in immunology through an interactive clinical case problem-solving (CCPS) approach: Perception among cohort of medical students in Oman. JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION 2022; 11:410. [PMID: 36824098 PMCID: PMC9942136 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_162_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Modern competency-based medical education emphasizes student-centered teaching-learning strategies where students take responsibility of their own learning. Student-centered approaches facilitate multifaceted learning such as observation, critical evaluation, analysis, deeper understanding, and application of knowledge. The current study aims at assessing the students' perception on utilization of clinical case problem-solving approach (CCPS) to promote their lifelong learning. MATERIALS AND METHODS The present cross-sectional study was conducted at College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CoMHS) during the year 2021-2022. MD3 students of the academic year 2021-2022 were the study participants. The study was approved by institutional Ethic and Review Committee. Students' performances were assessed through pre-test and post-test performances. Students' feedback was collected through a predesigned questionnaire on a 3-point Likert scale. Cronbach's alpha coefficient test was used to assess the reliability of the questionnaire. The data was entered to Microsoft Excel and analyzed using SPSS software version 22. Paired t-test was used to compare pre-test and post-test scores and the data was expressed as numbers and percentages. RESULTS In total, 103 participants were included in the study. Post-test scores were significantly higher compared to pre-test scores (p < 0.05). Questionnaire results showed that CCPS approach was accepted as an effective learning strategy. Majority (>90%) of the students expressed CCPS approach was interesting, motivated to learn, encouraged peer discussion, enhanced knowledge, and clarified their topic-related doubts. More than 80% students opined that CCPS enhanced their critical thinking, problem-solving ability, deep learning, and lifelong learning skills. Nearly 90% of the students suggested for including such sessions for more topics in immunology course in future. CONCLUSION From our study results, it can be concluded that CCPS is an effective learning strategy to encourage students' engagement and promote their deep learning skills.
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- Mohan B. Sannathimmappa
- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Sohar Campus, Sultanate of Oman
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Sohar Campus, Sultanate of Oman
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- Department of Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Zafar U, Khattak M, Zafar H, Rehman H. Let’s Play Games: A Comparison of Case-Based Learning Approach With Gamification Technique. Cureus 2022; 14:e27612. [PMID: 36059319 PMCID: PMC9433787 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.27612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Shlobin NA, Radwanski RE, Kortz MW, Rasouli JJ, Gibbs WN, Than KD, Baaj AA, Shin JH, Dahdaleh NS. Utility of Virtual Spine Neurosurgery Education for Medical Students. World Neurosurg 2022; 163:179-186. [PMID: 35729819 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.07.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Distance learning has become increasingly important to expand access to neurosurgical spine education. However, emerging online spine education initiatives have largely focused on residents, fellows, and surgeons in practice. We aimed to assess the utility of online neurosurgical spine education for medical students regarding career interests, knowledge, and technical skills. METHODS A survey assessing the demographics and effects of virtual spine education programming on the interests, knowledge, and technical skills was sent to attendees of several virtual spine lectures. The ratings were quantified using 7-point Likert scales. RESULTS A total of 36 responses were obtained, of which 15 (41.7%) were from first- or second-year medical students and 18 (50.0%) were from international students. Most respondents were interested in neurosurgery (n = 30; 80.3%), with smaller numbers interested in radiology (n = 3; 8.3%) and orthopedic surgery (n = 2; 5.6%). The rating of utility ranged from 5.69 ± 1.14 to 6.50 ± 0.81 for career, 5.83 ± 0.94 to 6.14 ± 0.80 for knowledge, and 5.22 ± 1.31 to 5.83 ± 1.06 for clinical skills. Of the 36 respondents, 26 (72.2%) preferred virtual neurosurgical spine education via intermixed lectures and interactive sessions. The most common themes regarding the utility of virtual spine education were radiology by 18 (50.0%), anatomy by 12 (33.3%), and case-based teaching by 8 (22.2%) respondents. CONCLUSIONS Virtual distance learning for neurosurgical spine education is beneficial for students by enabling career exploration and learning content and clinical skills. Although the overall benefit was lowest for clinical skills, virtual programming could serve as an adjunct to traditional in-person exposure. Distance learning could also provide an avenue to reduce disparities in medical student neurosurgical spine education locally and globally.
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- Nathan A Shlobin
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA; Medical Student Neurosurgery Training Center, Brain and Spine Group, Inc., Pasadena, California, USA.
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- Medical Student Neurosurgery Training Center, Brain and Spine Group, Inc., Pasadena, California, USA; Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Medical Student Neurosurgery Training Center, Brain and Spine Group, Inc., Pasadena, California, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Arizona, Banner University Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA; Medical Student Neurosurgery Training Center, Brain and Spine Group, Inc., Pasadena, California, USA
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Aguilar Gálvez D, Noal FC, Arriola-Guillén LE, Hugo FN, Leal SC, Borba de Araujo F. Virtual learning object for developing knowledge about the diagnosis and management of molar incisor hypomineralization. Int J Paediatr Dent 2022; 32:458-463. [PMID: 34564920 DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIM To develop, apply, and evaluate a virtual learning object (VLO) for teaching undergraduate dental students and paediatric dentists to diagnose and manage molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH). DESIGN This controlled educational intervention included 170 undergraduate dental students and 50 paediatric dentists. The student intervention group (VLOG) was trained by the VLO, the control group of students (CG) received a synchronous virtual class, and the group of paediatric dentists (PDG) was trained by the VLO. Pre-test and post-test data were analyzed with a mixed one-way and Tukey's post hoc ANOVA test (α = 0.05). The answers to the questionnaire were analyzed with the one-way ANOVA test and Tukey's post hoc test (α = 0.05). RESULTS The values obtained in the pre-test were significantly lower than those obtained in the post-test for all groups. The specialists showed a higher level of knowledge before and after the MIH training compared with the students (p < .001). Similarly, statistical differences were found in the level of knowledge, which increased after MIH training (p < .001). There were no differences between the CG and VLOG. CONCLUSIONS The level of knowledge increased in all groups after training regardless of the method used. VLOG works similar to traditional teaching approaches.
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- Denisse Aguilar Gálvez
- Pediatric Dentistry Specialty of the Stomatology, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Perú.,Universidad Federal Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Social, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Kappel C, Hijazi W, Singhal N. Piloting 'Virtual Ward': a novel platform for delivering medical student education by residents. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:392. [PMID: 35597979 PMCID: PMC9123921 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03465-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Clinical experiences lie at the heart of undergraduate medical education (UGME). COVID-19 related disruptions in Medical Education impacted medical students substantially. As educators, efforts directed at developing new mediums to educate our medical students in the face of these new limitations were vital. The Virtual Ward (VW) pilot was an inaugural resident-driven, virtual educational opportunity aimed at supplement the learning of core internal medicine skills for undergraduate medical students. METHODS Interested medical students were paired in groups of 5-6 with an internal medicine resident tutor. The McMaster University UGME core internal medicine topic list was provided to resident tutors to teach in an open, morning-report format in which students directed content selection. Following completion of the VW series, we distributed an online anonymous survey using a 5-point Likert scale to gauge the efficacy of the intervention and compare it to existing learning modalities offered by the UGME. RESULTS In total, 166 medical students and 27 internal medicine resident tutors participated in the VW pilot. 46 (28%) medical students responded to the survey and 96% of survey respondents rated the sessions as being helpful to their learning. The majority rated VW superior to existing learning modalities and 94% thought VW should continue after COVID-related restrictions abate. CONCLUSIONS VW is a novel educational platform that was very well received by learners. We propose VW may have a continued supplemental role post-pandemic to help with translation of knowledge to clinical skills and provide an additional avenue of mentorship for students.
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- Coralea Kappel
- Department of Internal Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Cardiac Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Yan A, Li L, Lv J, Mirchandani DA. Implementation strategies for high-performance health care simulation centres: A multicentre exploratory case study in China. MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 56:535-546. [PMID: 35128724 DOI: 10.1111/medu.14741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The number of health care simulation centres (HSCs) in mainland China has increased exponentially recently. However, the performance of these centres varies significantly between hospitals. The aim of this study is to address two research questions: (i) what are the critical factors for implementing high-performance HSCs and (ii) how are these critical factors used in the development of implementation strategies to achieve satisfactory performance? METHODS Following a literature review on information technology (IT) implementation, we identified a framework comprising four key dimensions for HSCs implementation: technology, organisation, environment and individuals. This TOEI (technology-organisation-environment-individual) framework was then used as a basis for a multicentre case study through which data collection and analysis proceeded. We collected 12 one-to-one in-depth interviews alongside secondary data from six high-performance HSCs in mainland China. RESULTS Our study identifies critical TOEI factors that collectively influence HSC implementation performance and major activities at the six high-performance HSCs. Three strategies for implementing high-performance HSCs are also identified: facility management platform, education and training centre and innovation centre. CONCLUSIONS HSC implementation is an holistic approach. The critical TOEI factors collectively build a foundation for centre activities. An HSC's implementation strategy highly relies on organisational strategic goals. Additionally, HSCs in mainland China face some common challenges such as faculty retention and future opportunities such as expanding the research scope. Our study also provides insights for hospital leadership, medical associations and policymakers.
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- Aihua Yan
- Department of Information Systems, College of Business, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Research and Education, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Information Systems and Technology Department, College of Business Administration, University of Missouri - Saint Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Zhu W, Feng R, Fu Y. Effects of periodontal clinical database software in resident training during COVID-19 pandemic: a prospective observational study. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:234. [PMID: 35365141 PMCID: PMC8972904 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03289-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Dental residents in Guangdong, China, had fewer medical practice opportunities because of the pandemic of COVID-19. This study aimed to evaluate whether a case-based learning (CBL) approach using a periodontal clinical database software (PCDS) could improve residents' achievement in the exam of the standardized residency training (SRT) program. METHODS Forty-four dental residents volunteered and completed this trial. Within 12 weeks, all residents admitted periodontal patients 5 days a week and participated in a case-based learning course using PCDS once a week. Two online case-based examinations were used to evaluate their diagnostic and therapeutic performance before and after training. The total accuracy rate of examinations and the accuracy rate of subitems were analyzed using paired samples T-test. The Bonferroni correction is used for multiple testing adjustments, and p < 0.05 was considered statistical significance. RESULTS After training, the total accuracy rate of SRT exams raised from 65 to 76%. There was a significant difference in the accuracy rate before and after training (Mean = 0.103, SD = 0.141, p < 0.001). The accuracy of radiographic examination (type of alveolar bone absorption and hard tissue lesion of tooth) and making treatment plan was significantly improved after training (p < 0.005). However, residents' performance in diagnosing periodontitis and predicting the prognosis of affected teeth was not improved. CONCLUSIONS The PCDS and CBL method effectively improved the residents' achievement in SRT examination, especially in identifying the type of resorption of alveolar bone and the hard tissue lesion of a tooth by radiographic examination and making an appropriate treatment plan for a periodontitis patient. More effective teaching approaches are needed to improve residents' accuracy of diagnosis of periodontitis using the 2018 classification in China.
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- Wenjun Zhu
- Department of Periodontology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Periodontology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Adalbert JR, Ilyas AM. A focus on the future of opioid prescribing: implementation of a virtual opioid and pain management module for medical students. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:18. [PMID: 34991556 PMCID: PMC8733773 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-021-03058-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND The United States opioid epidemic is a devastating public health crisis fueled in part by physician prescribing. While the next generation of prescribers is crucial to the trajectory of the epidemic, medical school curricula designated to prepare students for opioid prescribing (OP) and pain management is often underdeveloped. In response to this deficit, we aimed to investigate the impact of an online opioid and pain management (OPM) educational intervention on fourth-year medical student knowledge, attitudes, and perceived competence. METHODS Graduating students completing their final year of medical education at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University were sent an e-mail invitation to complete a virtual OPM module. The module consisted of eight interactive patient cases that introduced topics through a case-based learning system, challenging students to make decisions and answer knowledge questions about the patient care process. An identical pre- and posttest were built into the module to measure general and case-specific learning objectives, with responses subsequently analyzed using the Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed-rank test. RESULTS Forty-three students (19% response rate) completed the module. All median posttest responses ranked significantly higher than paired median pretest responses (p < 0.05). Comparing the paired overall student baseline score to module completion, median posttest ranks (Mdn = 206, IQR = 25) were significantly higher than median pretest ranks (Mdn = 150, IQR = 24) (p < 0.001). Regarding paired median Perceived Competence Scale metrics specifically, perceived student confidence, capability, and ability in opioid management increased from "disagree" (2) to "agree" (4) (p < 0.001), and student ability to meet the challenge of opioid management increased from "neither agree nor disagree" (3) to "agree" (4) (p < 0.001). Additionally, while 77% of students reported receiving OP training in medical school, 21% reported no history of prior training. CONCLUSION Implementation of a virtual, interactive module with clinical context is an effective framework for improving the OPM knowledge, attitudes, and perceived competence of fourth-year medical students. This type of intervention may be an important method for standardizing and augmenting the education of future prescribers across multiple institutions.
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- Jenna R Adalbert
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA.
- Jefferson College of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA
- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research & Education, Philadelphia, USA
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Teaching LGBT+ Health and Gender Education to Future Doctors: Implementation of Case-Based Teaching. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18168429. [PMID: 34444177 PMCID: PMC8394775 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18168429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 08/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Improving the education of medical students and physicians can address the disparities in LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and others) health care. This study explored how teachers used case-based teaching to teach medical students about gender and LGBT+ health care and discussed the implementation and effectiveness of case-based teaching from the perspective of the teachers and students. This study employed the case study method and collected data through semi-structured interviews. This study used two gender courses in clinical psychiatric education as case studies. Two teachers and 19 medical students were recruited as participants. The findings of this study were as follows: (1) effective cases links theory to clinical practice and competency learning; (2) experience sharing by LGBT+ is highly effective; (3) discussions promote the effectiveness of case-based teaching; and (4) the challenges of case-based teaching included time limitations, the multiplexity of the cases, and multilevel learning. This study also found that using narrative cases is a form of narrative pedagogy, which can help students to integrate medicine, gender, and LGBT+ competency education. A successful narrative case–based teaching strategy involves teachers integrating knowledge related to gender, guiding students through the cases to understand the importance of these cases, and reflecting on the medical profession to make improvements. However, teachers face challenges in this approach, such as changes in the school’s teaching culture and a lack of institutional support.
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Ortega-Morán JF, Pagador B, Maestre-Antequera J, Sánchez-Fernández J, Arco A, Monteiro F, Sánchez-Margallo FM. Lapnurse-A Blended Learning Course for Nursing Education in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Design and Experts' Preliminary Validation of Its Online Theoretical Module. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9080951. [PMID: 34442088 PMCID: PMC8394892 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9080951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: The implantation of Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) leads to the specialization of nurses in this surgical field. However, there is no standard curriculum of MIS Nursing in Europe. Spanish and Portuguese nurses are inexperienced and have poor training in MIS. For that, a blended learning course for nursing education in MIS (Lapnurse) has been developed. This work aims to detail the course design and to preliminary validate by experts its online theoretical module. Methods: Lapnurse consists of an online module with nine theoretical lessons and a face-to-face module with three practical lessons. The e-learning environment created to provide the online module, with didactic contents based on surgical videos and innovative 3D designs, has been validated by two technicians (functionality) and four nurses with teaching experience in MIS (usability and content). Results: The E-learning platform meets all technical requirements, provides whole and updated multimedia contents correctly applied for educational purposes, incorporates interactivity with 3D designs, and has an attractive, easy-to-use and intuitive design. Conclusions: The lack of knowledge in MIS of Spanish and Portuguese nurses could be addressed by the blended learning course created, Lapnurse, where the e-learning environment that provides theoretical training has obtained a positive validation.
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- Juan Francisco Ortega-Morán
- Jesús Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre, Ctra. N-521, Km. 41.8, 10071 Cáceres, Spain; (B.P.); (J.M.-A.); (J.S.-F.); (F.M.S.-M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-927181032
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- Jesús Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre, Ctra. N-521, Km. 41.8, 10071 Cáceres, Spain; (B.P.); (J.M.-A.); (J.S.-F.); (F.M.S.-M.)
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- Jesús Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre, Ctra. N-521, Km. 41.8, 10071 Cáceres, Spain; (B.P.); (J.M.-A.); (J.S.-F.); (F.M.S.-M.)
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- Jesús Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre, Ctra. N-521, Km. 41.8, 10071 Cáceres, Spain; (B.P.); (J.M.-A.); (J.S.-F.); (F.M.S.-M.)
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- Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre, Praça do Município, 11, 7300-110 Portalegre, Portugal; (A.A.); (F.M.)
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- Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre, Praça do Município, 11, 7300-110 Portalegre, Portugal; (A.A.); (F.M.)
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- Jesús Usón Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre, Ctra. N-521, Km. 41.8, 10071 Cáceres, Spain; (B.P.); (J.M.-A.); (J.S.-F.); (F.M.S.-M.)
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Li P, Zeng B, Chen X, Liu Z, Yang J. Seminar-case learning model improves clinical teaching: a prospective randomized controlled trial. PeerJ 2021; 9:e11487. [PMID: 34055496 PMCID: PMC8141283 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.11487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Purpose The purpose of this research was to assess whether the efficacy of the seminar-case learning model is superior to the traditional lecture-based learning model in the gastroenterology curriculum for first-year graduate students. Materials & Methods This research was a prospective randomized controlled trial that enrolled 92 first-year postgraduate students with a rotation internship in the gastroenterology department. The students were randomly divided into 2 groups and then subjected to an identical version of the curriculum for 8 weeks. The experimental group (n = 50) used the seminar-case learning model, while the control group (n = 42) used the traditional lecture-based learning model. Examinations consisted of a theoretical test and a case analysis test, and anonymous questionnaires were used to assess teaching quality. Results All participants completed the examinations and questionnaires. The average theoretical test score of the experimental group was no statistical significance with that of the control group (P = 0.17). The average case analysis test score of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P < 0.05). The indicators of the experimental group’s feedback were better than those of the control group, such that there were significantly higher learning interest and motivation, a better understanding of diseases and knowledge, improvements in clinical thinking and summary ability, and an active classroom atmosphere in the experimental group (P < 0.05). However, students in the experimental group felt more burdensome. Conclusion Compared to the traditional method, the seminar-case learning model showed a higher efficacy. The seminar-case learning model effectively improved students’ outcomes and satisfaction, which helped students narrow the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical practical application.
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- Peiyuan Li
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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Chutinan S, Kim J, Chien T, Meyer HY, Ohyama H. Can an interactive case-based activity help bridge the theory-practice gap in operative dentistry? EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2021; 25:199-206. [PMID: 32799409 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION A theory-practice gap in pre-doctoral dental education is a common source of stress for dental students. An interactive, small-group, case-based activity was designed to bridge the gap between pre-clinical and clinical experiences. The aim of our study was to assess the effectiveness of the case-based activity by evaluating students' comfort level in operative procedures. MATERIALS AND METHODS Over 5 years, a total of 172 second-year students from the classes of 2017 through 2021 participated in the case-based activity delivered after the completion of the core operative dentistry course. The exercise included a pre-activity online quiz, an in-class case-based session and a laboratory exercise. Students' self-reported comfort levels in performing operative procedures were collected by surveys at three different times. They included the post-course survey distributed after the completion of the core operative dentistry course, the post-activity survey distributed after the completion of the case-based activity, and the follow-up survey distributed after students completed their first operative procedures in clinic. RESULTS There was a 93% response rate. The average rating of all eight statements revealed statistically significant increase in students' comfort level after completing the case-based activity and after performing their first operative procedures in the teaching practice. CONCLUSION This observation suggests that the case-based activity was effective in raising students' comfort levels. The activity may serve as an important tool in bridging the theory-practice gap between pre-clinical and clinical operative experiences.
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- Supattriya Chutinan
- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Resident, The Advanced Education Program in Endodontics, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY, USA
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- Endodontist, Colorado Endodontic Group, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Guinez-Molinos S, Gonzalez Díaz J, Gomar Sancho C, Espinoza P, Constenla G. A Web Platform (MOSAICO) to Design, Perform, and Assess Collaborative Clinical Scenarios for Medical Students: Viewpoint. JMIR MEDICAL EDUCATION 2021; 7:e23370. [PMID: 33496676 PMCID: PMC8081286 DOI: 10.2196/23370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND The collaborative clinical simulation (CCS) model is a structured method for the development and assessment of clinical competencies through small groups working collaboratively in simulated environments. From 2016 onward, the CCS model has been applied successfully among undergraduate and graduate medical students from the Universidad de Talca, Chile; the Universität de Barcelona, Spain; and the Universidad de Vic-Manresa, Spain. All the templates for building the clinical cases and the assessment instruments with CCS were printed on paper. Considering the large number of CCS sessions and the number of participating students that are required throughout the medical degree curriculum, it is impossible to keep an organized record when the instruments are printed on paper. Moreover, with the COVID-19 pandemic, web platforms have become important as safe training environments for students and medical faculties; this new educational environment should include the consolidation and adaptation of didactic sessions that create and use available virtual cases and use different web platforms. OBJECTIVE The goal of this study is to describe the design and development of a web platform that was created to strengthen the CCS model. METHODS The design of the web platform aimed to support each phase of the CCS by incorporating functional requirements (ie, features that the web platform will be able to perform) and nonfunctional requirements (ie, how the web platform should behave) that are needed to run collaborative sessions. The software was developed under the Model-View-Controller architecture to separate the views from the data model and the business logic. RESULTS MOSAICO is a web platform used to design, perform, and assess collaborative clinical scenarios for medical students. MOSAICO has four modules: educational design, students' collaborative design, collaborative simulation, and collaborative debriefing. The web platform has three different user profiles: academic simulation unit, teacher, and student. These users interact under different roles in collaborative simulations. MOSAICO enables a collaborative environment, which is connected via the internet, to design clinical scenarios guided by the teacher and enables the use of all data generated to be discussed in the debriefing session with the teacher as a guide. The web platform is running at the Universidad de Talca in Chile and is supporting collaborative simulation activities via the internet for two medical courses: (1) Semiology for third-year students (70 students in total) and (2) Medical Genetics for fifth-year students (30 students in total). CONCLUSIONS MOSAICO is applicable within the CCS model and is used frequently in different simulation sessions at the Universidad de Talca, where medical students can work collaboratively via the internet. MOSAICO simplifies the application and reuse of clinical simulation scenarios, allowing its use in multiple simulation centers. Moreover, its applications in different courses (ie, a large part of the medical curriculum) support the automatic tracking of simulation activities and their assessment.
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- Sergio Guinez-Molinos
- Laboratory of Biomedical Informatics, School of Medicine, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Informatics, School of Medicine, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile
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- Mahatma Gandhi Clinical Simulation Center, School of Medicine, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Informatics, School of Medicine, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile
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Peter-Kern M, Härtel C, König S. Online-rotation in paediatrics - digital live-interaction with children. GMS JOURNAL FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION 2020; 37:Doc101. [PMID: 33364380 PMCID: PMC7740033 DOI: 10.3205/zma001394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The two-week block rotation in paediatrics (tenth semester) took place for 62 students purely as online teaching in the summer semester of 2020, at the time of the initial restrictions. As a teaching module, virtual patient presentations including debriefing took place as synchronous teaching. Patients and one parent were broadcast from the wards and outpatient clinics via video conference. Students were able to interact in small groups with 15-22 patients or their parents, respectively, via a doctor and both conduct the case history interview and brief the examination steps. Despite the limitation of not being able to perform the clinical examination themselves, participants rated the block rotation with good marks. They particularly appreciated the ability to interact with the children online as an indispensable compromise in times of suspended classroom teaching during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
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- Martina Peter-Kern
- Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Kinderklinik und Kinderpoliklinik, Würzburg, Germany
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- Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Kinderklinik und Kinderpoliklinik, Würzburg, Germany
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- Universität Würzburg, Institut für Medizinische Lehre und Ausbildungsforschung, Würzburg, Germany
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Taurines R, Radtke F, Romanos M, König S. Using real patients in e-learning: case-based online training in child and adolescent psychiatry. GMS JOURNAL FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION 2020; 37:Doc96. [PMID: 33364375 PMCID: PMC7740018 DOI: 10.3205/zma001389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Objectives: In undergraduate medical education and in the subject of child and adolescent psychiatry, examining young patients face-to-face is a key element of teaching. With the abrupt shutdown of face-to-face teaching caused by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, a case-based online training program integrating audio and video of real patients was developed. Methods: The blended learning platform CaseTrain guides medical students in their final year through real child-psychiatric patient cases, such as anorexia, autism, or attention deficit disorder, through presentation of video and audio of real patients and parents. The teaching format complements lectures on child psychiatric topics, comprising asynchronous elements (self-study using the digital material) as well as synchronous elements (web-conferences with a specialist). Learning objectives for students were set to develop knowledge of the spectra of psychiatric disorders that affect children and to recognize approaches how to assess and manage common psychiatric problems of childhood and adolescence. Results: The feedback from medical students through oral and written evaluation was positive. They appreciated getting to know 'real-world patients' in times of such a pandemic, to learn explorative techniques from role models, and to be in close contact with the supervising specialist. In consequence of critical feedback on the length of some video sequences, these training units will undergo revision. Conclusions: Case-based online training may continue to be a useful option in a post-pandemic future as integral part of medical education, complementing face-to-face lectures and training in (child) psychiatry.
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- Regina Taurines
- University Hospital Würzburg, Center of Mental Health, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Würzburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Würzburg, Center of Mental Health, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Würzburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Würzburg, Center of Mental Health, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Würzburg, Germany
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- University Hospital Würzburg, Institute of Medical Teaching and Medical Education Research, Würzburg, Germany
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Alhazmi A, Quadri MFA. Comparing case-based and lecture-based learning strategies for orthodontic case diagnosis: A randomized controlled trial. J Dent Educ 2020; 84:857-863. [PMID: 32374442 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.12171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Revised: 03/28/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Case-based learning (CBL), in contrast to traditional lecture-based learning (LBL), is an andragogical method carrying an earnest teaching approach that uses demonstration of clinical cases as an active learning tool. OBJECTIVE To compare the effectiveness of knowledge delivery and student satisfaction between CBL and LBL strategies to diagnose orthodontic cases. METHODS A single-blinded randomized controlled trial was performed. The sample of dental undergraduate students was randomly divided into 2 groups. Average GPA among the groups was compared to establish the baseline measure. Visual slides of 6 orthodontic diagnostic cases were presented to the students after implementing the teaching strategies, and a rubrics-based assessment method was adopted to assess the effectiveness in diagnosis. A questionnaire was distributed to compare the level of satisfaction between the groups exposed to CBL and LBL. A t-test was performed to assess the difference in effectiveness, while Cochran-Armitage trend analysis was performed to analyze the difference in the level of satisfaction between LBL and CBL experiences. RESULTS We detected no significant (P = 0.11) relation of gender with effective orthodontic diagnosis. The orthodontic diagnostic ability of students for the 6 cases was significantly different (P < 0.05) in the CBL and LBL groups. The satisfaction score obtained for the CBL group was higher than for the LBL group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION The current study provides evidence that CBL is an effective and acceptable teaching strategy in comparison to traditional LBL among undergraduate dental students embarking on an orthodontic diagnostic course.
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- Anwar Alhazmi
- Division of Orthodontics, Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Evidence Based Dentistry, Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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Clinical alarm systems safety is a national healthcare concern in the United States. Physiologic monitors are the medical devices associated with the highest number of false and clinically insignificant alarms, producing alarm fatigue and a challenge to meet the national clinical alarm systems safety goal. Modern physiologic monitors are high-tech complex devices with multimeasurement modalities and high sensitivity for alarms. This complexity hinders safe operation of the monitors by nurses and appropriate management of associated alarms. Nurses need to integrate cognitive knowledge, psychomotor skills, and critical thinking to safely operate the monitors and support clinical decisions. Limited resources are available to support clinical education for nurses on physiologic monitor use and alarm management. This toolkit presents an educational framework for physiologic monitor use and alarm safety guided by adult learning principles. The components of the program are (1) knowledge, skills, and attitude of physiologic monitor use; (2) scenario-based learning model to support the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for safe monitor use; and (3) a framework for evaluating the educational program. Education should be ongoing and customized per facility to ensure safe use of complex technology and to decrease alarm fatigue, the leading cause of alarm-related sentinel events.
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Blunk DI, Brower R, Hogg T, Perry C, Pettit D, Plavsic SK, Quest D. A Team-Based Approach Compared with Two Other Case Study Methods. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR 2020; 30:659-662. [PMID: 34457719 PMCID: PMC8368215 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-019-00845-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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- Dan I. Blunk
- Department of Medical Education, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso MSC 21009, 5001 El Paso Drive, El Paso, TX 7990-2827 USA
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- Department of Medical Education, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso MSC 21009, 5001 El Paso Drive, El Paso, TX 7990-2827 USA
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- Department of Medical Education, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso MSC 21009, 5001 El Paso Drive, El Paso, TX 7990-2827 USA
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- Department of Medical Education, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso MSC 21009, 5001 El Paso Drive, El Paso, TX 7990-2827 USA
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- Department of Medical Education, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso MSC 21009, 5001 El Paso Drive, El Paso, TX 7990-2827 USA
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- Department of Medical Education, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso MSC 21009, 5001 El Paso Drive, El Paso, TX 7990-2827 USA
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- Department of Medical Education, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso MSC 21009, 5001 El Paso Drive, El Paso, TX 7990-2827 USA
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Suliman S, Al-Mohammed A, Al Mohanadi D, Karim H, Elbuzidi A, Mubasher M, Rahil A. It is all about patients' stories: Case-based learning in residents' education. Qatar Med J 2019; 2019:17. [PMID: 31903323 PMCID: PMC6916428 DOI: 10.5339/qmj.2019.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2019] [Accepted: 07/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Background: Problem-based learning (PBL) is an inquiry-based learning strategy which is learner centered and facilitates group discussion and critical thinking. Case-based learning (CBL), which is a more guided approach of PBL, enables students to learn within the context of patients and formulate their knowledge around patients' scenarios. Midweek (MW) activity is an important educational activity in the internal medicine residency program (IMRP). CBL has shown many benefits in postgraduate education. The aim of our study was to describe the implementation of a teaching resident's management of acute medical conditions encountered during their call utilizing the CBL format and to evaluate resident satisfaction with the new teaching style. Methods: This study describes the implementation of CBL in residents' education at the IMRP. CBL was introduced in five of the 10 acute medical sessions taught in the noon activity. A mixed-method study was employed using both a structured questionnaire and a focus group to compare the two methods to evaluate the residents' satisfaction and perception of knowledge acquisition. Results: The focus group discussion showed that sessions conducted in CBL format were more engaging, interactive, and resulted in better knowledge acquisition through sharing and peer-to-peer teaching than the traditional lecture format. Thirty-nine out of 83 (47%) residents ranging from PGY2 to PGY4 responded to the survey. Overall satisfaction with CBL was good. Sixty-four percent preferred it over the lecture format; 87% found that they did improve their knowledge; 84% agreed that they were excellent and more interactive. Seventy-nine percent stated that they would like to have this type of teaching in the MW activity sessions. Conclusion: Based on the present study, we conclude that incorporation of CBL resulted in more engagement, interaction, peer-to-peer education, and overall residents' satisfaction. The key elements for a successful implementation of this format are both instructors' and residents' orientation and careful selection of the case scenarios (problems) that trigger the learning process. Incorporation of various teaching strategies in residents' education is mandatory to enhance learning and create excellent educational experiences.
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- Department of Medicine, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Medicine, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Medicine, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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Bi M, Zhao Z, Yang J, Wang Y. Comparison of case-based learning and traditional method in teaching postgraduate students of medical oncology. MEDICAL TEACHER 2019; 41:1124-1128. [PMID: 31215320 DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2019.1617414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Purpose: Case-based learning (CBL) is now used as a teaching strategy to promote clinical problem-solving ability. The purpose of this study was to determine whether CBL is superior to the traditional teaching method in teaching lung cancer curriculum to oncology students. Methods: This study was a randomized controlled trial, enrolled 80 first-year oncology postgraduates from Bengbu medical college in the past 3 years. They were randomized to divide into 2 groups, had courses with the same lung cancer contents and timing. The experimental group (n = 40) utilized the CBL method while the control group (n = 40) used the traditional lecture-based teaching method. A questionnaire was used to attain the students' learning satisfaction and self-efficacy of the course, and a post-study examination was used to assess end-of-course performance. Results: Complete data were obtained from participating students (n = 40 in CBL; n = 40 in traditional teaching). The CBL group performed significantly better in questionnaire and examination compared to traditional teaching groups. Students showed high levels of satisfaction and problem-solving ability in the CBL group. Conclusion: Compared with the traditional teaching method. The case teaching method is a more effective teaching method to improve the ability of problem-solving for graduate students in medical oncology.
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- Minghong Bi
- Department of Medical Oncology, the first affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College , Bengbu , Anhui Province , People's Republic of China
- Department of Oncology Medicine Teaching and Research, the first affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College , Bengbu , Anhui Province , People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, the first affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College , Bengbu , Anhui Province , People's Republic of China
- Department of Oncology Medicine Teaching and Research, the first affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College , Bengbu , Anhui Province , People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, the first affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College , Bengbu , Anhui Province , People's Republic of China
- Department of Oncology Medicine Teaching and Research, the first affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College , Bengbu , Anhui Province , People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, the first affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College , Bengbu , Anhui Province , People's Republic of China
- Department of Oncology Medicine Teaching and Research, the first affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College , Bengbu , Anhui Province , People's Republic of China
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Holland JC, Pawlikowska T. Undergraduate Medical Students' Usage and Perceptions of Anatomical Case-Based Learning: Comparison of Facilitated Small Group Discussions and eLearning Resources. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2019; 12:245-256. [PMID: 30378294 DOI: 10.1002/ase.1824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2017] [Revised: 05/11/2018] [Accepted: 07/10/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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While case-based discussions can empower students to apply knowledge to contextual clinical situations, scheduling these activities is a challenge in crowded curricula. Case-based eLearning activities, derived from existing cases discussed within anatomy small group tutorials, were created incorporating principles such as interactivity, reinforcement, and feedback. Over half of the students accessed one or more of these online cases, with 18% accessing all eight online cases provided. Access increased as the semester progressed, particularly just before summative examinations, implying students used these primarily as revision aides. Students rated both formats highly, but favored the online format with regard to enjoyment (P = 0.048), learning (P = 0.101), and feedback (P = 0.086). However, more students discussed these cases in small group tutorials within the anatomy dissecting room than completed them online (122 vs. 67) and themes emerging from free text comments included a desire to have more time dedicated to these cases during small group tutorials, and an appreciation for the opportunity for discussion with staff and learning through doing. Additionally, native English speakers rated the anatomy room discussions significantly higher in all aspects than non-native English speakers, suggesting that non-native speakers may be hesitant or reluctant to fully participate in front of peers. While online case-based learning activities are a useful adjunct to anatomy teaching, particularly for revision, assumptions that "digital natives" have an innate preference for digital resources require critical evaluation, as students still place a high value on opportunities for discussion with staff during their studies.
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- Jane C Holland
- Department of Anatomy, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Health Professions Education Centre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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Riaño D, Real F, Alonso JR. Improving resident's skills in the management of circulatory shock with a knowledge-based e-learning tool. Int J Med Inform 2018; 113:49-55. [PMID: 29602433 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2018.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Accepted: 02/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Correct clinical management of circulatory shock in emergency departments (ER) and intensive care units (ICU) is critical. In this context, the transmission of professional skills by means of the practical supervision of real cases at the point of care entails important issues that can be widely overcome with the use of computer knowledge-based e-learning tools. OBJECTIVE Shock-Instructor is a web-based e-learning tool implementing the already tested training program model (TPM) that uses a knowledge base about the evidence found in the clinical practice guidelines about seven types of shock. This tool is expected to reduce the learning times and to improve the skills of hospital residents with regard to both the correct application of the guidelines and patient recovery, suppressing the risks of direct interventions. METHODS Shock-Instructor has been used to train residents in the Emergency Department of the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona (Spain) in order to reduce the learning cycle without affecting quality. A case-base with the description of 51 cases with shock and a knowledge-base with 137 clinical rules about the treatment of shock were incorporated to the Shock-Instructor system. A group of 33 residents was involved in a randomized controlled trial to check whether the use of Shock-Instructor can significantly improve the skills of clinicians after one week of problem-based training. RESULTS No significant differences were found in the skill levels of the intervention (IG) and control (CG) groups prior to learning. However, we observed an improvement of the IG clinicians capacity to stabilize patients with shock in better clinical conditions (5% improvement, p = 0.004), and to reduce the risk of death in 19.52% (p = 0.004), after training. First-year residents in IG enhanced 14.3% their sensitivity in the correct application of guidelines (p = 0.01), and 14.9% the mean survival rate of their patients (p = 0.01), after being trained with Shock-Instructor for a week. Residents with specialties different from ER and ICU enhanced 16.1% their application of guidelines (p = 0.04), and 14.5% the survival rate of the cases attended (p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Web-oriented knowledge-based e-learning computer tools such as Shock-Instructor can significantly reduce the learning time of ER and ICU residents, while enhancing their assimilation of evidence-based medicine and both the survival rate and health condition of patients with shock.
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- David Riaño
- Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Països Catalans 26, 43007 Tarragona, Spain.
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- Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Països Catalans 26, 43007 Tarragona, Spain; Institut Jaume Huget, 43800 Valls, Tarragona, Spain
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- Emergency Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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