Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy (한국임상약학회지)

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The Effectiveness of Team-based Case-based Learning Approach on the Learning Outcome: A Single Course Level in a University Setting

  • Hye Yeon, Sin (College of Pharmacy, Duksung Women's University)
  • Received : 2022.09.12
  • Accepted : 2022.12.17
  • Published : 2022.12.31
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Abstract

Background: Case-based learning (CBL) is becoming an important approach for improving interprofessional collaboration education. Previous studies have examined learners' satisfaction with interprofessional education (IPE) in medical institutions. However, there are few studies on the implementation of university-led CBL interventions and their direct effects on learning outcomes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of CBL interventions on changes in the participants' perception and knowledge acquisition ability. Methods: The CBL approach consisted of team-based case-based learning, self-directed learning, and post-feedback. It was conducted as a single course for pharmacy students in their 5th year in a university setting. Changes in the participants' perceptions and self-assessments of competence levels were evaluated using survey responses. The effect of the CBL intervention on knowledge acquisition ability was directly evaluated using the exam score. Results: The majority agreed or strongly agreed that team-based case-based learning, and self-directed learning helped them to improve their knowledge and skills to a higher level and to increase the self-assessment of competency level. The average score of knowledge acquisition ability (average score of 75.0, p=0.0098) was significantly higher in the CBL intervention group than the lecture-based learning intervention group (average score of 52.0). Conclusion: The participants positively perceived that CBL intervention helped them to effectively improve their knowledge and the self-assessment of competency level. It also enhanced knowledge acquisition ability. These data, based on the survey responses, suggest that it is necessary to implement CBL interventions in a university-led single professional education.

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Acknowledgement

I would like to thank the students of Duksung Women's University who participated in the educational course for improvement of Duksung Women's University Specialized Innovation Support Center in 2021. This research was supported by the Duksung Women's University Research Grant 2020, Seoul, Republic of Korea (grant number: 3000005984).

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