Comparison of the conceive-design-implement-operate model and lecture-based learning in teaching the “healthcare-associated infections” course

BackgroundHealthcare-associated infections (HAI) are infections acquired by patients during treatment in various healthcare institutions. These infections significantly increase morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Enhancing HAI education for nurses can improve patient safety and medical qual...

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Main Authors: Yu Chen, Rui Zhang, Zhenke Zhou, Min Hong, Zheng Huang, Heling Wen, Lei Peng
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
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Rui Zhang
Zhenke Zhou
Min Hong
Zheng Huang
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Lei Peng
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description BackgroundHealthcare-associated infections (HAI) are infections acquired by patients during treatment in various healthcare institutions. These infections significantly increase morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Enhancing HAI education for nurses can improve patient safety and medical quality.AimThe study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the new conceive-design-implement-operate (CDIO) teaching model on nursing students’ HAI learning outcomes and compare it with the traditional LBL model, providing valuable insights for future HAI education in nursing.MethodsA total of 110 nursing students were randomly assigned to one of two groups for HAI training during the 2022–2023 academic year: a group that engaged in the CDIO model and another that received traditional lecture-based learning (LBL). The effectiveness of these pedagogical approaches was evaluated by comparing pre-and post-training test scores, and we used the Course Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) to collect students’ feedback on the course and teaching.ResultsCompared to traditional LBL method, the CDIO model significantly improved the overall scores and practical application scores of nursing students in the HAI course, with these advantages still retained after 24 weeks. Additionally, preliminary results show that students in the CDIO model scored higher on CEQ categories such as good teaching, clear goals and standards, appropriate assessment, generic skills, and independence, but they also reported an increased workload.ConclusionOur research is the first to apply the CDIO framework to nursing education in HAI courses, enhancing nursing students’ practical application skills, particularly in the sustained retention in this area. Our study indicates that the CDIO teaching model has significant advantages in enhancing course experience and teaching effectiveness.
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spelling doaj-art-14627d47fe904289aa57e71ac21468ba2025-01-22T07:12:46ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Medicine2296-858X2025-01-011210.3389/fmed.2025.15055881505588Comparison of the conceive-design-implement-operate model and lecture-based learning in teaching the “healthcare-associated infections” courseYu Chen0Rui Zhang1Zhenke Zhou2Min Hong3Zheng Huang4Heling Wen5Lei Peng6Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, ChinaDepartment of Surgery, The Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, ChinaDepartment of Infectious Disease, The Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, ChinaDepartment of Fever Clinic, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, ChinaDepartment of Surgery, The Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, ChinaDepartment of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, ChinaDepartment of Nephrology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, ChinaBackgroundHealthcare-associated infections (HAI) are infections acquired by patients during treatment in various healthcare institutions. These infections significantly increase morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Enhancing HAI education for nurses can improve patient safety and medical quality.AimThe study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the new conceive-design-implement-operate (CDIO) teaching model on nursing students’ HAI learning outcomes and compare it with the traditional LBL model, providing valuable insights for future HAI education in nursing.MethodsA total of 110 nursing students were randomly assigned to one of two groups for HAI training during the 2022–2023 academic year: a group that engaged in the CDIO model and another that received traditional lecture-based learning (LBL). The effectiveness of these pedagogical approaches was evaluated by comparing pre-and post-training test scores, and we used the Course Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) to collect students’ feedback on the course and teaching.ResultsCompared to traditional LBL method, the CDIO model significantly improved the overall scores and practical application scores of nursing students in the HAI course, with these advantages still retained after 24 weeks. Additionally, preliminary results show that students in the CDIO model scored higher on CEQ categories such as good teaching, clear goals and standards, appropriate assessment, generic skills, and independence, but they also reported an increased workload.ConclusionOur research is the first to apply the CDIO framework to nursing education in HAI courses, enhancing nursing students’ practical application skills, particularly in the sustained retention in this area. Our study indicates that the CDIO teaching model has significant advantages in enhancing course experience and teaching effectiveness.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1505588/fullhealthcare-associated infectionsconceive-design-implement-operate modellecture-based learningnursing studentteaching model
spellingShingle Yu Chen
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Lei Peng
Comparison of the conceive-design-implement-operate model and lecture-based learning in teaching the “healthcare-associated infections” course
Frontiers in Medicine
healthcare-associated infections
conceive-design-implement-operate model
lecture-based learning
nursing student
teaching model
title Comparison of the conceive-design-implement-operate model and lecture-based learning in teaching the “healthcare-associated infections” course
title_full Comparison of the conceive-design-implement-operate model and lecture-based learning in teaching the “healthcare-associated infections” course
title_fullStr Comparison of the conceive-design-implement-operate model and lecture-based learning in teaching the “healthcare-associated infections” course
title_full_unstemmed Comparison of the conceive-design-implement-operate model and lecture-based learning in teaching the “healthcare-associated infections” course
title_short Comparison of the conceive-design-implement-operate model and lecture-based learning in teaching the “healthcare-associated infections” course
title_sort comparison of the conceive design implement operate model and lecture based learning in teaching the healthcare associated infections course
topic healthcare-associated infections
conceive-design-implement-operate model
lecture-based learning
nursing student
teaching model
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1505588/full
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