When students create teaching materials, learning can be enhanced. Therefore, a project was designed based on the traditional clinical case report and the chiropractic technique and principles curriculum at the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic. The objectives were to increase mastery in a clinical topic, increase awareness of different patient presentations and management options, and enhance information technology skills. Following lectures about the components of a case report and neurological reflexes related to visceral comorbidities and subluxation and joint dysfunction, students created a case report based on a template provided by the instructor. A survey gathered student perspectives on the exercise. More than 70% of the surveyed students felt the project was at least moderately helpful in improving understanding of a case report, the condition investigated, their clinical reasoning, and the ability to integrate information. Most felt that they improved their understanding of neurological reflexes, use of the literature, and the practice of evidence-based care. The majority believed that they identified weakness in knowledge, improved self-learning skills, and increased confidence in managing patients. Most enjoyed it at least somewhat and 70% agreed that the project should be continued. Many believed that they were better prepared for national boards and had improved their writing skills.
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October 01 2009
Student-Generated Case Reports
Christopher J. Good, DC, MA(Ed)
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic
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J Chiropr Educ (2009) 23 (2): 165–173.
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Received:
September 26 2008
Revision Received:
January 18 2009
Accepted:
February 07 2009
Citation
Christopher J. Good; Student-Generated Case Reports. J Chiropr Educ 1 October 2009; 23 (2): 165–173. doi: https://doi.org/10.7899/1042-5055-23.2.165
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