Effects of case-based learning combined with clinical anatomy in neurosurgery internships / 中华医学教育探索杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To investigate the effects of case-based learning combined with clinical anatomy in neurosurgery internships.Methods:We included students in grades 2014 and 2015 (test group, n=58) and those in grade 2013 (control group, n=48) doing internships in The first Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College. The test group adopted case-based learning combined with clinical anatomy in the form of neurosurgery intern learning groups. The group learning consisting of four sessions was held twice a week for a total of four times. The traditional teaching method was used in the control group. All the students filled in the Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale before and after neurosurgery internships. The test group filled in the Satisfaction Survey on case-based learning combined with clinical anatomy after neurosurgery internships. SPSS 20.0 was used to perform t test. Results:Before neurosurgery internships, there was no difference in self-directed learning ability between the test group and control group ( t=0.25, P=0.807). After the internships, the total score of self-directed learning ability was significantly improved in both the test group ( t=-6.49, P<0.001) and the control group ( t=-4.68, P<0.001). The test group showed improvements in six learning factors, while the control group had no significant changes in love of learning and learning motivation. Compared with the control group, the test group showed a significantly higher total score of self-directed learning ability ( t=2.17, P=0.032) and significantly higher scores of efficient learning ( t=3.81, P=0.001) and learning motivation ( t=4.20, P=0.001). The students in the test group were generally satisfied with the new method combining case-based learning and clinical anatomy. Conclusion:The new method combining case-based learning and clinical anatomy has positive effects on students' self-directed learning ability, especially on learning efficiency and motivation, with a high degree of satisfaction from the students.