Imparting child nutritional assessment skills among medical students using hybrid problem-based learning approach in a community setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malnutrition affects up to a third of children in India, with severe and acute malnutrition prevalent among under five children. Nutritional assessment skills for detecting malnutrition in children in primary care settings are vital. Hybrid problem-based learning (HPBL) is an innovative, collaborative, and adaptable instructional learning strategy that can be used to teach medical students clinical skills in a community setting.

Methods

A two-month quasi-experimental study was undertaken in a rural setting with third-year medical students. Faculty members were sensitized and subject experts developed a training module addressing the knowledge, attitude, communication, and practice domains. The students underwent a 3-week training module where pre-testing, case pre

SUBMITTER: Kumar Meena J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11117012 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature