Application of CDIO education mode on obstetrics and gynecology nursing teaching on associate to bachelor degree students

Objective To explore the application effects of CDIO mode (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) in obstetrics and gynecology nursing teaching in associate to bachelor degree students. Methods The CDIO mode was conducted in 2014 nursing associate to bachelor degree students in one college, and the 177 cases of six classes were chosen and divided into experimental group (class 1, 4 and 6; n=88) and control groups (class 2, 3 and 5; n=89) by random number table. The students in control group used the traditional teaching model, and the students of experimental group used CDIO teaching mode. At the end of the course, the two groups were tested by theoretical knowledge questionnaire and clinical skills questionnaire, critical thinking aptitude test scale and satisfaction questionnaire. Results The theoretical and skill scores of experimental group were (86.7±4.5) and (90.3±5.8) higher than (79.1±7.3) and (84.6±6.4) in control group (t=8.326, 6.207; P 0.05) ; the satisfaction of experimental group was 94.45% higher than 77.53% of control group (χ2=12.132, P<0.01) . Conclusions The CDIO teaching model has good application effects in significantly improving students' scores of theory and skills, increasing students' ability of active thinking and innovativeness, as well as students' satisfaction. Key words: Education, nursing; Associate bachelor degree; Teaching mode; Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate; Obstetrics and Gynecology