Case-based learning is viewed positively by practicing doctors, with all eligible postgraduate studies reporting favourable perceptions¶

Claim · All claims
Evidence · 1 study · review r2 · q2
Currency · newest study 2025 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? All three included studies universally demonstrated that CBL was viewed positively by practicing doctors, with no reported negative aspects. → Vundum Jonathon 2025

Evidence¶

Vundum Jonathon 2025¶

Vundum Jonathon, Day Fiona. (2025). Evaluating the Efficacy of Case-Based Learning for Medical Oncology Trainees: A Systematic Review. Journal of Cancer Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02651-w

q2 · i? · review · r2

Narrative synthesis (no meta-analysis) of the three included studies, appraised with CASP checklists. The review reports studies "universally demonstrated CBL was viewed positively by practicing doctors" and that "There were no reported negative aspects of CBL".

"Studies universally demonstrated CBL was viewed positively by practicing doctors. Further findings included CBL being associated with perceived increases in confidence, learning and examination results. There were no reported negative aspects of CBL."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

• In a randomised trial of 80 first-year postgraduate oncology trainees, CBL produced significantly higher examination scores and satisfaction than traditional lecture-based learning, though confidence intervals crossed the null for examination results — related
• All eligible postgraduate CBL studies had serious methodological flaws identified by CASP appraisal, limiting the validity and reliability of their conclusions — related
• Only three studies met eligibility criteria for case-based learning in postgraduate medical oncology, totalling 111 participants, indicating a paucity of data in this field — related
• Findings from other postgraduate specialties suggest PBL and CBL improve performance, knowledge and confidence, but overall RCT quality in this field is deemed unsatisfactory — related
• A formal oncology CBL programme delivered via videoconferencing may enhance learning opportunities for rural and remote trainees in Australia — related
• Case-based discussions show evidence of reasoning and learning occurring and are perceived as useful for teaching and learning by oncology registrars and consultants — related
• A simulated oncology MDT case-based learning session significantly improved trainee confidence, with a mean increase of 2 points on a 10-point scale (p < 0.01) — related