Application of the case-based learning assisted with WeChat software in the teaching of TCM Constitution nursing regulation

Abstract

Objective To observe and investigate the effects of the case-based learning assisted with WeChat software in the teaching of nursing constitution regulating theory. Method The two classes of nursing undergraduate Grade 2013 were randomized into the case-based learning (CBL) group and the traditional teaching group (LBL). WeChat group combined with CBL group made preparation before class, including teachers writing the cases and thinking questions, WeChat sending teaching information, students discussing problems in group and collecting information. In class, students gave presentation and made speech, and the teachers made comments, did summary and gave scores to students' performance. In LBL group teacher prepared a lesson, and taught lessens assisted by multimedia PPT. After class, we used the test of nursing constitution regulating and teaching effect questionnaire to compare the differences between the two groups, using SPSS 21.0 for data statistics, and t test for measurement data. Results The single choice score, multiple choice score and the total score of the test of nursing constitution regulating in the CBL group were (52.46±4.35), (33.42±3.11), and (85.88±5.72), higher than the LBL group which were (47.63±5.84), (29.88±4.55), and (77.50±7.88). The difference was statistically significant. Scores of self-study ability, interest in learning, literature retrieval ability, communication and cooperation ability, TCM differentiation and the examination scores in CBL group were significantly higher than that in LBL group. Conclusion The case-based learning assisted with WeChat software can inspire the interest of learning, cultivate the self-study ability and practice the ability of TCM differentiation. It is worthy of being generalized. Key words: Case-based learning; WeChat; Nursing; Health care; Teaching