Creation of web-based clinical case simulations and PBL tutorials in medical biochemistry: Turkish-Bulgarian collaboration

Kossekova G., Guner-Akdogan G.

2nd World Conference on Educational Sciences (WCES-2010), İstanbul, Turkey, 4 - 08 February 2010, vol.2, pp.1597-1604 identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 2
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.03.243
  • City: İstanbul
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.1597-1604
  • Keywords: Problem-based learning, web-based clinical case simulations, galactosemia, obesity
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Prerequisites and steps for creation of branched Web-based clinical case simulations (CCS) and tutorials for problem-based learning (PBL) are described. In both approaches linear information from different sources is converted to interactive clinical problem for solving by students. Both approaches make medical students aware of basic biochemical principles and of the dynamics and the necessity of quick and accurate decisions in real-life conditions. Algorithms for preparation and for operation of CCS are represented. Examples of a Web-based CCS of galactosemia and a PBL tutorial on obesity are described in short. Some differences are represented. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.