Objective　To evaluate the effect of problem-based learning (PBL) combined with scene simulation in the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) teaching of standardized training of general practitioner

and explore a high-quality teaching method that will help students develop their clinical thinking and practical skills. Methods　Forty students of the Grade 2018 general practitioner training program in Yixing Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University were randomly divided into experimental group (n=20) given PBL combined with scene simulation teaching method and control group (n=20) given traditional teaching method. The pre-class preparation

classroom discussions

actual combat simulations

and analysis and summary were conducted in the experimental group (4-hour CPR training)

while classroom teaching

teaching rounds

analysis and discussion

skills training were conducted in the control group (4-hour CPR training). Furthermore

both groups received the same theoretical test

skill assessment

and questionnaires. t-test or chis-quare test was performed for comparison between the two groups using SPSS 18.0. Results　The average score of theoretical test in the experimental group was significantly higher than that in the control group [(87.5±4.3) vs. (81.2±4.7)

P<0.05]; the average score of the skill assessment in the experimental group was significantly higher than that in the control group [(91.0±1.5) vs. (83.1±1.8)

P<0.05]. The questionnaire survey showed more students of the experimental group who reported greater improvement in their abilities than those of the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion　PBL combined with scene simulation teaching method can effectively improve the quality of CPR teaching for standardized training of general practitioners

help students improve clinical thinking and comprehensive processing capabilities.