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Zhibo Guo1, Yuxing He1, Jianzhou Yan2
1School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.
Frontiers in Pharmacology
|March 17, 2025
Summary
Chinese pharmacy students prefer case-based learning (CBL) using scenario simulations with real cases presented by clinical instructors. Tailoring teaching strategies to student preferences is key for better educational outcomes in pharmacy education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pharmacy Education
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Understanding student preferences is vital for effective teaching strategies and improved educational outcomes.
- This study focused on Chinese undergraduate pharmacy students' preferences for case-based learning (CBL).
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and quantify Chinese undergraduate pharmacy students' preferences for various attributes of case-based learning (CBL).
- To identify key factors influencing student engagement and optimize CBL design in pharmacy education.
Main Methods:
- A discrete choice experiment (DCE) was employed with 482 undergraduate pharmacy students from two Chinese universities.
- Six attributes of CBL were evaluated: case modality, provider type, group size, case authenticity, complexity, and examination format.
- Mixed logit modeling was used to analyze preferences and predict uptake rates, with subgroup analysis for preference heterogeneity.
Main Results:
- Case modality (scenario simulation preferred over paper) and case authenticity were the most influential attributes.
- Provider type (clinical instructors preferred) and case complexity also significantly impacted preferences.
- Heterogeneity in preferences was observed across student subgroups, with optimal uptake achieved through scenario simulations of real, low-complexity cases in small groups.
Conclusions:
- Scenario simulation, authentic cases, and clinical instructors are crucial for effective case-based learning in Chinese pharmacy programs.
- Personalized CBL approaches are recommended to cater to diverse student preferences and enhance learning experiences.
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