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ArticleSpringerPlus2016

Problem/case-based learning with competition introduced in severe infection education: an exploratory study.

Jian-Hua Lei, Yi-Jing Guo, Zi Chen, Yao-Yan Qiu, Guo-Zhong Gong, Yan He

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Jian-Hua Lei *Department of Infectious Diseases, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 139 Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011 Hunan People's Republic of China.
Yi-Jing Guo *Eight-Year Clinical Medicine, 2010 Grade, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, No. 172 Tongzipo Road, Changsha, 410013 Hunan People's Republic of China.
Zi ChenDepartment of Infectious Diseases, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 139 Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011 Hunan People's Republic of China.
Yao-Yan QiuEight-Year Clinical Medicine, 2010 Grade, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, No. 172 Tongzipo Road, Changsha, 410013 Hunan People's Republic of China.
Guo-Zhong GongDepartment of Infectious Diseases, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 139 Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011 Hunan People's Republic of China.
Yan HeDepartment of Infectious Diseases, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 139 Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011 Hunan People's Republic of China.

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backgroundProblem/case-based learning (PCBL) is one of the most commonly used educational methods in medical schools.

aimTo further improve PCBL in clinical course of severe infection by introducing competition mode.

methodsTwo classes of medical students were divided into two groups by class-based simple randomization and were taught the course of severe infection by PCBL. A team-based competition was introduced in the study group (n = 35) while not in the control group (n = 36). After the course, four closely associated references were recommended. All the students were notified about a group consultation on a similar case. In the final examination, a case with severe infection complicated with infectious shock was presented for the students to analyze and resolve listed questions. Their performances were qualitatively evaluated to justify the effectiveness of the competition-based PCBL.

resultsThe students in the study group were more active and initiative in case discussion and interaction, in referring to case-related articles and attending clinical group-consultation. They had better performance in the case analysis in the final examination. The typical case analysis test easily figured out more excellent students in the study group.

conclusionsThe PCBL with competition mode introduced in is an effective approach to guide students to fully understand the clinical diagnoses and treatment of severe infection. It also prompts medical students' initiative in referring to case-related articles and attending group-consultation, both of which are essential to equip medical students with sufficient competency for clinical practice.

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Clinical courseCompetition modeProblem/case-based learningSevere infection

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PMCPMC5074983

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