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From Theory to Practice: An Implementing Case-Based Learning in a Family Health Nursing Master's Course
Catarina Afonso1, Odete Amaral2
1Polytechnic Higher Education - School of Health of Santarém IPSantarém. Integrated Researcher at RISE-Health - TL7 - Community Health Prevention, Instituto Politécnico de Santarém, Escola Superior de Saúde de Santarém, membro integrado RISE-Health, Escola Superior de Saúde de Santarém, Instituto Politécnico de Santarém, Santarém, Portugal.
Introduction:
Case-based learning (CBL) has gained increasing attention in nursing education for its ability to promote critical thinking, reflective practice, and the integration of theory with real-life clinical scenarios. This article aims to present the exploratory application of CBL in a study carried out during a master's program in Family Health Nursing.
Methods:
The methodology included six structured phases, culminating in a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT) analysis to evaluate the pedagogical impact.
Results:
CBL facilitated nurses engagement, teamwork, and the development of clinical reasoning. Despite initial discomfort with the active learning format, nurses reported significant professional and cognitive growth.
Conclusion:
The findings support the relevance of CBL in preparing nursing students for the complexities of family-centered care.
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