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Application of a distance teaching system combined with case-based learning to anesthesiology experimental teaching

Huaichang Wen, Yi Wang, Kaichen Zhang, Wenjun Guo, Meijing Lu


Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241000, Anhui, China.


Address correspondence to: Meijing Lu, Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, No. 2 Zheshan West Road, Jinghu District, Wuhu 241001, Anhui, China. E-mail: lumeijing@yjsyy.com.


DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/001057vsfvvb


Received January 8, 2026; Accepted February 12, 2026; Published May 15, 2026

Abstract

Objective: To explore the application and effectiveness of a teaching method combining a distance teaching system with case-based learning (CBL) in clinical anesthesiology experimental teaching. This study aims to provide a reference for reforming practical teaching in the anesthesiology curriculum. Methods: Sixty undergraduate students majoring in anesthesiology from the Class of 2021 at Wannan Medical College were randomly divided into two groups. The control group (30 students) received traditional classroom teaching combined with a procedural demonstration. The observation group(30 students) was taught using the distance teaching system integrated with the CBL method. Epidural anesthesia was used as the teaching topic. After the course, the teaching effect was evaluated through a theoretical examination, a clinical skills assessment, and a satisfaction questionnaire. Results: The observation group scored significantly higher than the control group in both the theoretical knowledge examination (93.93±2.99 vs. 87.80±5.52) and the clinical skills assessment (90.43±8.88 vs. 82.73±6.65) (both P<0.05). Furthermore, the student satisfaction rate in the observation group (96.67%) was significantly higher than that in the control group (83.33%) (P<0.05). Conclusion: The combination of a distance teaching system and the CBL teaching method effectively addresses the common disconnect between clinical practice and experimental learning, as well as the limited operative view in traditional teaching. By integrating live broadcasts of real clinical scenarios with case-driven learning, this approach significantly enhances students' theoretical application ability, clinical operation skills, and learning satisfaction. This model offers a promising and scalable innovation for clinical anesthesiology experimental teaching.

Keywords: Case-based learning, Distance teaching system, Clinical anesthesiology, Experimental teaching

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Wen HC, Wang Y, Zhang KC, Guo WJ, Lu MJ. Application of a distance teaching system combined with case-based learning to anesthesiology experimental teaching. Prog Med Educ. 2026 May; 2 (1): 23-29. Doi: 10.61189/001057vsfvvb

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