Case Based Interprofessional Learning versus Traditional Teaching Methods for Medical, Nursing, and Physiotherapy Students

Authors

Seema Saini, D Y Patil UniversityFollow
Ganesh Kamath, Melaka Manipal Medical CollegeFollow
Mary Mathew, Kasturba Medical CollegeFollow
Derek DSouza, D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth UniversityFollow

Abstract

Introduction: The traditional teaching method is a teacher centric approach with little involvement from the students. In contrast to that, case-based interprofessional learning (CBIL) is a self-directed learning strategy using case scenarios with the understanding of interprofessional roles and is a student centric learning. Introducing CBIL as a teaching/learning (T/L) strategy for undergraduate healthcare students and assessing its effects on students were the goals of this project. Methods: 134 MBBS, physiotherapy, and nursing final-year students participated in the study. In both traditional teaching and CBIL as self-directed learning techniques, cases with distal end radius fracture and prolapsed intervertebral disc were taught. Pre-post multiple choice question examinations were used for evaluation. The students' opinions of the two teaching strategies were asked. Results: The student's performance on the CBIL post-test was better than the post-test results from Traditional Teaching techniques, indicating a significant difference in their knowledge acquired (P Conclusion: CBIL can be used in conjunction with conventional teaching methods. It encourages students to collaborate as a team and learn on their own. It also develops their abilities for critical thinking and problem solving.

Author Bio(s)

Seema Saini is a professor at Dr. D Y Patil College of Physiotherapy, Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, India. She is having 18 years of teaching experience and presented papers at the American Physical Therapy Association ( APTA-CSM)and World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT).

Acknowledgements

For their valuable support during the project, I would like to thank Dr. Ciraj Ali Mohammed, Professor & Deputy Director, CCEID, MAHE & Course Director, MAHE-FAIMER, Dr. Derek D'Souza, Director (Students Training & Development) DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Dr. Tushar J Palekar, Principal, Dr. D.Y.Patil College of Physiotherapy. Dr. D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, and all IP Team members.

Recommended Citation

Saini S, Kamath G, Mathew M, DSouza D. Case Based Interprofessional Learning versus Traditional Teaching Methods for Medical, Nursing, and Physiotherapy Students. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2024 Mar 22;22(1), Article 27.