Importance of clinically oriented problem solving tutorials (COPST) in teaching of physiology

Ambreen Kamran; Rehana Rehman; Azhar Iqbal.

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Importance of clinically oriented problem solving tutorials (COPST) in teaching of physiology

Author(s)

Ambreen Kamran Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi, PAKISTAN

Rehana Rehman Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi, PAKISTAN

Azhar Iqbal. Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi, PAKISTAN

Abstract

Objective: To determine perception of students on usefulness of Case-Oriented Problem–Solving Tutorials (COPST) in understanding of physiology. Methods: This was a cross sectional observational study in which response of students to a self administered structured questionnaire regarding understanding of physiology was taken from 97 students. Results: COPST helped 74 (76%) students in understanding of content and 68 (70%) students in structural and functional relationship. Difficult concepts of lectures were understood by 69 2 I (71%) students, while perception of pathologies and application of gained knowledge was credited by 75 (77%) and 67 (69 %) students respectively. Self directed and interactive learning was reported by 50 (52%) and 61 (63%) students and confidence was gained in 52 (54%) respondents. Conclusion: Discussion of clinical scenarios in small groups, supervised by trained facilitators helped in better understanding of physiology by active participation of medical students through question and answers.

Publication Details

Page(s) 233-237

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Published Journal: Rawal Medical Journal, Volume: 36, Issue: 3, Year: 2011

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