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Trial reportBMC medical education2026

Effectiveness of an MDT-CDIO integrated teaching model in orthopedic clinical education: a controlled study.

Zhixuan Nian, Mingchun Li, Junwen Liang, Yijia Li, Ziting Wei, Liqiang Pan, Sen Fang, Xudong Yang, Wenjia Du, Xiangdong Yun

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Zhixuan NianDepartment of Orthopaedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, No. 82 Cuiyingmen, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Mingchun LiDepartment of Orthopaedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, No. 82 Cuiyingmen, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Junwen LiangDepartment of Orthopaedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, No. 82 Cuiyingmen, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Yijia LiDepartment of Orthopaedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, No. 82 Cuiyingmen, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Ziting WeiDepartment of Orthopaedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, No. 82 Cuiyingmen, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Liqiang PanDepartment of Orthopaedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, No. 82 Cuiyingmen, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Sen FangDepartment of Orthopaedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, No. 82 Cuiyingmen, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Xudong YangDepartment of Orthopaedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, No. 82 Cuiyingmen, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Wenjia DuDepartment of Orthopaedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, No. 82 Cuiyingmen, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Gansu, China. dwj780515@163.com.
Xiangdong YunDepartment of Orthopaedics, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, No. 82 Cuiyingmen, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Gansu, China. xiangdongyun@126.com.

Funding

Medical Education Research Project for 2023 Chinese Medical Association Medical Education Branch and National Center for Medical Education Development 2023B153
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Abstract

backgroundOrthopedic clinical education requires the integration of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and multidisciplinary clinical decision-making. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)-integrated Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) teaching model in orthopedic clinical education.

methodsIn this prospective randomized controlled study, 60 orthopedic interns at Lanzhou University Second Hospital, enrolled between March and August 2024, were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 30) or a control group (n = 30). The experimental group received orthopedic instruction based on the MDT-CDIO model, whereas the control group received traditional teaching. Teaching effectiveness was evaluated after the instructional intervention using theoretical examinations, practical skills assessments, and structured questionnaires.

resultsThe experimental group achieved significantly higher scores than the control group in the theoretical assessment (47.23 ± 0.72 vs. 45.40 ± 1.16), practical assessment (46.03 ± 0.76 vs. 44.63 ± 0.89), and overall performance (93.18 ± 1.00 vs. 90.03 ± 1.37; all P < 0.001). In the questionnaire assessment, the experimental group also reported significantly higher scores across all evaluated dimensions than the control group (all P < 0.001).

conclusionsThe MDT-CDIO integrated teaching model appears to be a valuable approach for orthopedic clinical education and may improve students' learning outcomes, clinical practice skills, and perceived educational experience. Further large-scale, multicenter studies are warranted to validate its educational value and generalizability.

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Internship and ResidencyModels, EducationalOrthopedicsPatient Care TeamAdultClinical CompetenceEducational MeasurementFemaleHumansMaleProspective StudiesSurveys and QuestionnairesTeachingCDIO teaching modelEducationJoint teaching modelMDT teaching modelOrthopedicsTeaching methods

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