Case-Based Learning and its Application in Medical and Health-Care Fields: A Review of Worldwide Literature

Texas Tech University · Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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Abstract

Introduction

Case-based learning (CBL) is a newer modality of teaching healthcare. In order to evaluate how CBL is currently used, a literature search and review was completed.

Methods

A literature search was completed using an OVID© database using PubMed as the data source, 1946-8/1/2015. Key words used were "Case-based learning" and "medical education", and 360 articles were retrieved. Of these, 70 articles were selected to review for location, human health care related fields of study, number of students, topics, delivery methods, and student level.

Citation impact

722
total citations
FWCI
64.92
Percentile
100%
References
84
Citations per year

Authors

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Health care
  • Medical literature
  • Psychology
  • Medical education
  • Medicine
  • Political science
  • Pathology
  • Law
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