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ArticleFrontiers in medicine2026

Effectiveness of a flipped classroom combined with case-based learning in the clinical training of pediatric interns: a randomized controlled study.

Zhiyan Hao, Ying Huang, Shan Cao, Yuqing Zhang, Dan Wang

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Article in Frontiers in medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Zhiyan HaoDepartment of Pediatrics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital (Pudong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University), Shanghai, China.
Ying HuangDepartment of Urology, Shanghai Pudong Hospital (Pudong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University), Shanghai, China.
Shan CaoDepartment of Pediatrics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital (Pudong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University), Shanghai, China.
Yuqing ZhangDepartment of Urology, Shanghai Pudong Hospital (Pudong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University), Shanghai, China.
Dan WangDepartment of Pediatrics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital (Pudong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University), Shanghai, China.

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Abstract

Background: To explore the effectiveness of a flipped classroom (FC) combined with case-based learning (CBL) in pediatric clinical training. Methods: 115 undergraduate medical students undergoing pediatric clinical rotation were randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving FC combined with CBL (FC + CBL) or a control group receiving traditional lecture-based teaching. Learning outcomes were objectively assessed using a theoretical knowledge test, Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), and routine performance evaluation. Subjective evaluation was conducted using the Self-Assessment Scale for Active Learning and Critical Thinking (SSACT) and a course satisfaction questionnaire. Correlation analysis was performed to explore underlying learning mechanisms. Results: Baseline characteristics were comparable between the two groups. In terms of objective assessment, the intervention group scored significantly higher than the control group in total score, theoretical knowledge, and OSCE ( Conclusion: The FC + CBL approach significantly improves both objective learning outcomes and subjective learning experiences in pediatric clinical training. The enhancement of active learning and critical thinking abilities may play a key mediating role in this process.

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case-based learningclinical competenceflipped classroommedical studentspediatric clinical training

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PMCPMC13033577

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