SDH-embedded CBL as a generalizable teaching paradigm for the biopsychosocial model in clinical education¶
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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 1 study (1 causal),q3· 1 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study
Description¶
The article proposes an integrated teaching model combining SDH content with active learning strategies within the CBL framework. It states: "The key to its success lies in embedding SDH into core teaching components and leveraging standardized patients and reflective writing to strengthen contextual immersion and metacognition. This model provides a generalizable teaching paradigm for implementing the biopsychosocial model of medicine." The framework organizes SDH integration around three core teaching components: social history-taking, social factor analysis, and individualized support plan development.
Design Implications¶
Context¶
Requirements¶
- Embedding SDH into core teaching components rather than appending it, with standardized patients, reflective writing, and structured feedback
Constraints¶
- The single-center, single-case design limits direct generalizability; the pedagogical framework is adaptable to other disciplines but the specific SDH content would need to be tailored to each specialty's relevant social determinants
Target Learners¶
- fifth-year undergraduate medical students on surgical internship
Learning Goals¶
- comprehensive clinical competence to identify, analyze, and address social health issues
Claims¶
- Sdh Integrated Cbl Improves Social Factor Analysis [+M]
- Sdh Cbl Raises Self Assessed Competencies [+M]
Related Designs¶
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Key Sources¶
- Wen Zhi, Chen Peirui, Lyu Jing, Wu Jianqiang, Qin Biyuan, Yang Yong, Huang Guofei, Wu Changxue. (2026). CBL with integrated SDH versus CBL alone in esophageal surgery internship: a randomized controlled trial on clinical competence development. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-09914-0
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SDH-embedded CBL as a generalizable teaching paradigm for the biopsychosocial model in clinical education |
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The article proposes an integrated teaching model combining SDH content with active learning strategies within the CBL framework. |
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