Comparison between the problem-based learning and the bedside-based learning in the teaching of neurologic interns under the model of electronic medical record

Objective To compare the teaching effect of neurologic interns between the problem-based learning (PBL) and bedside-based learning (BBL) methods under the model of electronic medical record (EMR). Methods From January 2014 to December 2014, the neurologic interns in the department of neurology of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University were randomly assigned to experimental group (n=35)and control group (n=33). The PBL and BBL methods were respectively used to teach the interns in two groups. After the experiment, a comparison was performed between the two groups with respect to the scores of clinical thinking, EMR writing and the patients’ satisfaction questionnaire, as reflects the humanistic quality of the interns. Results After the trial, the scores of clinical thinking (P= 0.020), EMR writing (P=0.001) and the total (P=0.001) in experimental group were respectively significantly higher than those in the control group; the sore of patients’ satisfaction questionnaire was as well significantly higher in experimental group than those in control group (P=0.016). Conclusions PBL is more effective than BBL on the training of clinical comprehensive quality to neurologic interns under the model of EMR, deserving to be popularized. Key words: Problem-based learning; Bed-based learning; Electronic medical record; Neurology; Interns