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Enhancing clinical problem-solving skills in cardiology nursing interns: A randomized controlled study of case-based
You-Hua Liu1, Li Zhang2, Jing-Jing Zhang1
1Nursing Department, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical Univesity, Beijing 100050, China; Cardiovascular Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical Univesity, Beijing 100050, China.
Aim:
To assess the effectiveness of integrating Case-Based Learning (CBL) with Task-Driven Learning (TDL) in the clinical education of nursing interns specializing in cardiology.
Background:
Traditional lecture-based learning (LBL) may not adequately prepare nursing interns for clinical problem-solving in cardiovascular specialties. Combining CBL with TDL methodologies could potentially enhance theoretical understanding and practical application skills.
Design:
A randomized controlled trial was conducted at Beijing Friendship Hospital, focusing on nursing interns in the cardiology department.
Methods:
Nursing interns were randomly assigned to two groups: one group received a combination of Case-Based Learning (CBL) and Task-Driven Learning (TDL) (n = 220), while the other group underwent Lecture-Based Learning (LBL) (n = 218). The study was conducted from June 2021 to March 2024. Evaluation was based on examination scores, nursing round skills and an anonymous questionnaire survey.
Results:
The CBL-TDL group engaged in more pre-class preparation and displayed significantly better post-internship theoretical knowledge (92.21 SD 5.73 vs 91.03 SD 4.43, P = 0.016) and ward round skills (means 90.99 SD 7.19 vs 86.62 SD 5.78, P < 0.001) than the LBL group. Higher satisfaction in the CBL-TDL group was noted across several educational aspects (P < 0.01), particularly in motivation to learn (OR 2.50, 95 %CI (1.80-3.45), P = 0.006) and practical skill (OR 2.40, 95 %CI (1.70-3.40), P = 0.002), although they reported less free time consumed.
Conclusions:
The synergistic application of CBL and TDL methodologies enhances the theoretical understanding and practical application skills of nursing interns in cardiovascular specialties, suggesting a valuable pedagogical strategy for improving clinical problem-solving abilities.
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