Application of TBL and PBL in clinical teaching of laparoscopic surgery in general surgery

Abstract

Objective To explore the application of team-based learning (TBL) and problem-based learning (PBL) method in clinical teaching of laparoscopic surgery in general surgery. Methods 48 students of surgery in our department were selected as the subjects to conduct the clinical teaching study. These stu-dents were divided randomly into two groups. The experimental group (24 students) adopted the method that combined TBL and PBL method, while the control group (24 students) adopted the traditional teaching method. We compared the efficacy of two groups in term of theoretical knowledge, surgical practice, com-prehensive surgical grade, and questionnaire survey. Results The score of theoretical knowledge and sur-gical practice on clipping soybean and making suturation and instrumental tie of two groups were obviously higher than that before teaching. After finishing teaching, the score of experimental group on theoretical knowledge, making suturation and instrumental tie and comprehensive surgical grade were higher than that of control group. The score of clipping soybean was similar between two groups. In addition, in term of questionnaire survey on the consciousness of independent study, the depth and width of study, and satisfac-tions to teach-ing, the TBL and PBL group had a better score than the control group. Conclusion The new teaching method which combines TBL with PBL enhances the teaching effect on theoretical knowledge and laparoscopic surgery practice. It is an effective method to train medical students. Key words: Team-based learning; Problem-based learning; Laparoscopic surgery; Teaching method