Terry (Mary) Loghmani, School of Health and Human Sciences
Principal Investigator: Terry (Mary) Loghmani, associate professor, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences
Co-Principal Investigators: Peter Altenburger, associate professor and chair, Amy Bayliss, associate clinical professor, and Valerie A. Strunk, associate clinical professor and director of clinical education, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Human Sciences
Project Title: Expansion of an Integrated Case-Based Learning Model to Electronic Documentation System with Video Descriptions and Data Outcomes
Funding Level: $15,000
Abstract:
The skills required to be an excellent physical therapist are not limited to the technical aspects of patient care, but necessitate a wide array of abilities that ultimately lead to optimal clinical decision-making. Multiple learning methods are used to prepare students for clinical practice. Classroom materials and integrated clinic experiences are effective, but they do not always expose students to a wide variety of patient types or changes in health status that occur across the life span. Positive outcomes are associated with case-based learning, and working through complex cases across the curriculum has proven beneficial. The integrated longitudinal case-based learning (ILCBL) model and Case Family Tree textbook, created by Indiana University faculty, were designed to provide evolving case complexity as a means to better challenge students’ critical thinking and problem solving. Results from initial implementation of this work have shown enhancement of students’ knowledge retention across courses, critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. Paper-based cases are limited, however, in exposing learners to the depth and complexity of real patients, and do not incorporate the electronic documentation skills needed in current health care environments. The primary purpose of this project grant is to assist the faculty in transitioning the ILCBL model away from a paper format and into an electronic documentation format with complex, integrated cases and associated clinical videos. Assessment techniques for analyzing student learning related to clinical decision-making, and electronic medical records and data utilization will be used.