| Directed case study method for teaching human anatomy and physiology. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8712252 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A mastery of human anatomy and physiology requires a familiarity with a vast number of details about the human body. A directed method of case analysis is described that helps students deepen and solidify their understanding of anatomical and physiological facts, concepts, and principles. The successful case had four distinctive features as follows: clear learning objectives, a concise and informative scenario, straightforward and didactic questions, and an emphasis on information readily available to the student. A directed case study is presented, and its salient features are described. A procedure for integrating case analyses into an undergraduate anatomy and physiology course is outlined. Student response to this type of case study suggests that this method improves the ease of learning, the depth of learning, and an appreciation of the relevance of and a curiosity about anatomy and physiology. The addition of case analyses to a two-semester integrated course in anatomy and physiology was also associated with an improvement in exam performance. The regular use of directed case analysis is a valuable addition to the traditional methods of lecture, textbook reading, and laboratory for the teaching of human anatomy and physiology. |
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Authors:
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W H Cliff; A W Wright |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of physiology Volume: 270 ISSN: 0002-9513 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Physiol. Publication Date: 1996 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-09-11 Completed Date: 1996-09-11 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370511 Medline TA: Am J Physiol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: S19-28 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Biology, Niagara University, New York 14109, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anatomy
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education* Education, Medical, Undergraduate* Evaluation Studies as Topic Humans Physiology / education* Teaching* |
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