| Benefits of testable concept maps for learning about pathogenesis of disease. | |
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PMID: 21516600 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Background: Concept maps can assist learning by integrating new information with existing cognitive structure to facilitate meaningful understanding. The benefits of testable concept maps to illustrate cause-and-effect sequences in the pathogenesis of disease have not yet been determined. Purpose: A controlled trial was employed to evaluate the learning benefits of testable pathogenesis maps. Methods: Consecutive cohorts of junior medical students allocated to control and study groups participated in case-based pathology practical classes. Online testable pathogenesis maps were integrated into classes for the study group. An online quiz and questionnaire were used to evaluate outcomes. Results: The study group scored significantly higher on the quiz (p= .014), including significantly better performance in topics covered by pathogenesis maps (p= .049). The study group's questionnaire responses regarding pathogenesis maps were overwhelmingly positive. Conclusions: Testable pathogenesis maps significantly improved medical students' understanding of the pathogenesis of disease. Wider use of such maps should be explored. |
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Shweta Kumar; Fred Dee; Rakesh Kumar; Gary Velan |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Teaching and learning in medicine Volume: 23 ISSN: 1532-8015 ISO Abbreviation: Teach Learn Med Publication Date: 2011 Apr |
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Created Date: 2011-04-25 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8910884 Medline TA: Teach Learn Med Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 137-43 Citation Subset: IM |
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School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. |
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