Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Clinical Education Research Centre, Health Human Resources Research Centre, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2 Department of Study and Development of Medical Education, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
3 Gastroenterohepatology Research Centre, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
4 Department of e-Learning Planning in Medical Sciences, Virtual School (Centre of Excellence for e-Learning in Medical Sciences), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Case‑based learning is a modern learning approach, aims to prepare students
for practical skills. In the present study, we aimed to determine the effectiveness of case‑based
e‑learning (CBEL) on the academic performance and problem‑solving ability of nursing students.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this pre‑ and post‑test study, census sampling method was used
to select 128 nursing students who had nutrition courses during 2015–2017 at (blinded). Before and
after the educational intervention, the students completed the problem‑solving inventory including
problem‑solving confidence (PSC), approach‑avoidance style (AA), and personal control (PC) and a
scientific test for evaluating academic function. Continuous variables before and after the intervention
and categorical variables were analyzed using paired t‑test and Chi‑square test, respectively.
RESULTS: The mean scores of PSC, AA, and PC decreased after the intervention (P < 0.001). The
mean scientific score of the students improved after the intervention (P < 0.001).
CONCLUSION: This study showed that the CBEL method had a positive effect on the ability to solve
the learning problems and the academic performance of the students and can be used to train nurses
to improve their ability to confront clinical problems in the future.
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