Study on the effectiveness of implementing case-based learning within the CDIO framework in an "evidence-based...

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Pedagogical Models
• Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

• Developing evidence-based practice (EBP) competencies is crucial for nursing students.
• Case-Based Learning (CBL) is widely used but an effective framework for EBP curricula is unclear.
• Current evaluations often neglect the impact on learners' processes, hindering instructional optimization.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the effectiveness of an instructional model integrating CBL with the Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) model.
• To analyze nursing students' learning processes using Control-Value Theory (CVT).

Main Methods:

• A longitudinal pre- and post-test design was employed.
• The study involved 64 master's nursing students in China.
• Data were collected via questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS 27.

Main Results:

• The integrated instructional model yielded excellent results, significantly increasing students' knowledge and skills.
• Students' competencies (attitudes, skills, knowledge) were positively influenced by control appraisals, emotions, and learning strategies.
• The study provides insights into the mechanisms of CBL effectiveness in nursing education.

Conclusions:

• The CBL-CDIO instructional model is effective in advancing evidence-based nursing.
• Future research should focus on developing and optimizing such models.
• Educators should consider key factors influencing student learning for a conducive teaching environment.