Effects of problem-based learning combined with mini-clinical evaluation exercise on the training of post competency of interns in the Department of Neurology
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Effects of problem-based learning combined with mini-clinical evaluation exercise on the training of post competency of interns in the Department of Neurology
Chinese Journal of Medical Education ResearchVol. 24, Issue 11, Pages: 1534-1539(2025)
作者机构:
1.重庆医科大学附属第一医院神经内科,重庆 400016
2.重庆医科大学附属第一医院骨科,重庆 400016
3.重庆医科大学教务处,重庆 400010
4.重庆医科大学附属第一医院教务处,重庆 400016
作者简介:
Feng Jinzhou, Email: fengjinzhou@hotmail.com
基金信息:
Educational and Teaching Research Project of Chongqing Medical University(20220320)
Xu Ke, Su Bao, Yang Xiaolin, et al. Effects of problem-based learning combined with mini-clinical evaluation exercise on the training of post competency of interns in the Department of Neurology[J]. Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research, 2025, 24(11): 1534-1539.
Xu Ke, Su Bao, Yang Xiaolin, et al. Effects of problem-based learning combined with mini-clinical evaluation exercise on the training of post competency of interns in the Department of Neurology[J]. Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research, 2025, 24(11): 1534-1539. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn116021-20241218-02151.
Effects of problem-based learning combined with mini-clinical evaluation exercise on the training of post competency of interns in the Department of Neurology
To explore the application value of problem-based learning (PBL) combined with mini-clinical evaluation exercise (Mini-CEX) in the development of post competency for interns in the Department of Neurology.
Methods
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A total of 56 interns rotating at the Department of Neurology of The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from June 2023 to January 2024 were enrolled as the study subjects. They were randomly divided into a control group and an experiment group using the random number table method
with 28 interns in each group. The control group received traditional methods including small lectures and teaching rounds
while the experimental group received the PBL teaching method combined with Mini-CEX. The teaching effectiveness was evaluated through theoretical assessments
practical skill evaluation
s
teacher and student satisfaction surveys
and Mini-CEX scale assessments conducted at the beginning
middle
and end of the rotation for the experimental group. The data were analyzed using SPSS 23.0 software. For continuous data
the independent-samples
t
test or Mann-Whitney
U
test was used for comparison between groups. The chi-square test was used for categorical data and the Kruskal-Wallis
H
test for repeated-measurement data.
Results
2
The theoretical scores [(45.36±2.67) vs. (42.00±4.29)
P
<
0.01
]
and practical skill scores [(45.11±2.53) vs. (42.39±4.53)
P
<
0.01
]
were significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group. The Mini-CEX score of the experimental group at the end of the rotation was notably higher than that at the beginning of rotation (
P
<
0.05)
and their abilities improved continuously. The satisfaction rates of teachers and students in the experimental group were 71.43% (20/28) and 67.86% (19/28)
respectively
which were significantly higher than those in the control group [39.29% (11/28) and 35.71% (10/28)
P
<
0.05
]
.
Conclusions
2
The teaching model integrating PBL and Mini-CEX can effectively enhance the post competency of interns in the Department of Neurology
thus offering a new perspective for clinical undergraduate teaching.
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