Application of PBL combined with WeChat assisted teaching pattern in teaching rounds of encephalopathy department / 中华医学教育探索杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To explore the application effect of problem-based learning (PBL) combined with WeChat assisted teaching pattern in teaching rounds of encephalopathy department.Methods:Undergraduate interns of Batch 2018 from the encephalopathy department were enrolled in the study. The observation group ( n=36) was taught by PBL combined with WeChat teaching mode. The control group ( n=36) was taught by the conventional teaching mode. At the end of rotation, the scores of theoretical and practical skills tests of the two groups were compared, and at the same time, the results of the survey were compared according to the questionnaire. SPSS 19.0 was used for statistical analysis of the data. Results:The test scores of the observation group were significantly higher than those of the control group ( P<0.05). The recognition in nine aspects of the observation group was also significantly higher than that of the control group, such as the interaction with the teaching teachers, the effect of improving clinical learning interest and the ability of inspiring thinking and innovation ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in recognition about improving the efficiency of clinical teaching rounds between two groups ( P>0.05). Conclusion:PBL combined with WeChat teaching rounds model has certain advantages over traditional rounds in TCM clinical teaching, which are mainly manifested in the mastery of clinical knowledge, the communication ability of interns, the ability of interaction and cooperation, the ability of innovation and thinking, and the improvement of learning initiative.