Objective

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To explore the application of the combined Case-Based Learning (CBL) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) teaching methods in the teaching of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emergency medicine in Western Medicine intermediate classes

aiming to enhance students′ ability to apply TCM emergency thinking.

Methods

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Employing the combined CBL and PBL teaching methods as the main teaching approach

the course starts with critical conditions and specialized diseases such as coma

collapse

stroke

etc. Representative emergency cases and scenario simulations are meticulously selected for teaching. Students take the lead

with teachers and students jointly discussing and analyzing the key difficulties in the diagnosis and treatment process of the cases

comparing TCM and Western emergency medicine thinking

and ultimately helping students establish TCM emergency thinking.

Results

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After the teaching session

there was an increased recognition of the effectiveness of TCM in treating emergencies among students

enhanced ability to differentiate TCM emergency conditions

and improved mastery of emergency Chinese patent medicines

with statistically significant differences (

P

<

0.05) as determined by χ

2

test.

Conclusion

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The application of combined CBL and PBL teaching methods in TCM emergency medicine teaching in Western Medicine intermediate classes can help students improve their TCM emergency diagnostic thinking

enhance their ability to use common emergency Chinese patent medicines

and their capacity to manage emergencies using TCM techniques.