Application of three-dimensional human anatomy model combined with CBL in clinical teaching of lower limb fractures
Objective To explore the effectiveness of a three-dimensional human anatomy model(3D-body)combined with a case-based learning method(CBL)in the clinical teaching of lower limb fractures.Methods Forty-eight undergraduate interns majoring in clinical medicine from September 2023 to April 2024 from Xingguo Hospital affiliated with Gannan Medical U-niversity were selected as research subjects from September 2023 to April 2024.They were divided into research group(n=24)and control group(n=24)using the random number table method.The control group received the traditional teaching method,and the research group received instruction with the 3D-body model combined with CBL.The two groups were compared in terms of examination performance,critical thinking ability(CTDI-CV score),and teaching evaluation.Results After the implementa-tion of teaching methods,both groups had increases in the scores of the theoretical examinations and clinical practice skill assess-ments and the research group even performed significantly better in the scores of both theoretical examinations and clinical practice skill assessments compared to the control group(P<0.05).Additionally,the research group exhibited significantly higher scores of cognitive maturity,open-mindedness,truth seeking,conclusion of knowledge,confidence,curiosity,analytical ability,and critical thinking ability compared to the control group(all P<0.05).Moreover,the research group performed significantly better in teaching attraction,surgical plan formulation ability,in-depths understanding of typical fractures,and satisfaction with teach-ing,but demonstrated significantly reductions of operation exercises required for external frame operation as compared to the con-trol group(P<0.05).Conclusion 3D-body combined with CB is effective for enhancing clinical teaching of lower limb frac-ture.It can effectively improve the intern's examination performances and elevate teaching evaluation.It is conducive to cultiva-ting interns'critical thinking ability.
Lower extremity fractureThree-dimensional human anatomy modelCase-Based LearningClinical teaching