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A Novel Advance Directives Course Provides a Transformative Learning Experience for Medical Students |
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| Authors: | Paul S. Mueller Scott C. Litin C. Christopher Hook Edward T. Creagan Stephen S. Cha Thomas J. Beckman |
| Affiliation: | 1. Division of General Internal Medicine , Mayo Clinic , Rochester, Minnesota, USA;2. Division of Hematology , Mayo Clinic , Rochester, Minnesota, USA;3. Division of Medical Oncology , Mayo Clinic , Rochester, Minnesota, USA;4. Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics , Mayo Clinic , Rochester, Minnesota, USA |
| Abstract: | 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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