The influence of WeChat with CBL and TBL in the teaching of Emergency residents

Abstract

Objective To investigate a new mode of training for emergency residents by WeChat, case-based learning (CBL) and team-based learning (TBL). Methods From January to December of 2017, a total of 160 emergency residents with bachelor degree in Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, whose training time were more than 4 months, were involved in this investigation. Residents in treatment group (n=80) received the training with WeChat, CBL and TBL. In the control group (n=80), the residents received the traditional training protocols. At the end of training, the final examination and satisfactory inquire were done to evaluate the outcomes of treatment. Results The final examination scores of the control and treatment group was 66.4±6.0 and 71.7±4.4 respectively, significant difference was found between the two groups (t=4.012, P=0.012). The satisfactory inquire evaluation of the control and treatment group was 72.5±7.1 and 80.2±3.7, significant difference was found between the two groups too (t=4.764, P=0.001). Conclusions The new training method of WeChat with CBL and TBL can improve the teaching and the satisfactory degree of the emergency residents significantly. Key words: WeChat; Case-based learning; Team-based learning; The Standard training of residents; Teaching