Students' perception and learning on case based teaching in anatomy and physiology: An e-learning approach.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• E-learning
• Health Professions Education

Background:

• Case-based teaching (CBT) is an established interactive learning strategy.
• Digital portals offer self-paced learning, resource exploration, and collaborative discussion.
• Teamwork is a key focus in healthcare professional development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess first-year medical students' perceptions of CBT via e-learning.
• To evaluate the learning outcomes associated with this educational approach.

Main Methods:

• A non-randomized interventional study involving 84 first-year medical students.
• Six CBT sessions were conducted using Google Groups.
• Learning outcomes were compared between participants and non-participants; feedback was analyzed using Mann Whitney test and thematic analysis.

Main Results:

• Students perceived CBT as beneficial for conceptualizing applied basic sciences and enhancing critical thinking.
• The e-learning approach fostered exploration of diverse resources.
• Participants reported improved understanding and development of leadership qualities through teamwork.

Conclusions:

• E-learning-based CBT effectively integrates clinical applications of basic sciences early in medical education.
• This method promotes self-directed learning and essential team-building skills.
• Google Groups facilitated a collaborative and exploratory learning environment.