Application Status and Intelligent Development Prospects of Case-Based Learning in Standardized Training for...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Obstetrics and Gynecology Training

Background:

• Case-based learning (CBL) is a student-centered method using clinical cases for competency development.
• CBL is increasingly adopted in obstetrics residency over traditional lectures due to its potential benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review current evidence on the application and outcomes of CBL in obstetrics residency training.
• To examine the educational value, challenges, and future directions of CBL in this field.

Main Methods:

• A structured literature search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, and EBSCO.
• Keywords included "case-based learning," "obstetrics," "gynecology," and "residency training."
• Relevant studies on implementation and outcomes were reviewed.

Main Results:

• CBL improves learner engagement, clinical reasoning, practical skills, and collaborative competencies.
• Effectiveness is contingent on faculty expertise, case quality, resources, learner readiness, and assessment.
• Limited evidence exists on long-term clinical competence, patient outcomes, and cost-effectiveness.

Conclusions:

• CBL is a promising educational strategy for obstetrics residency.
• Further curriculum development and high-quality multicenter studies are needed to support its broader implementation and evaluate emerging technologies.