The case methodology: A guide to developing clinically authentic case-based scenarios for online learning programs targeting evidence-based practice

• Published in: Health Education in Practice 2018-06, Vol.1 (1), p.18-31
• Main Authors: Shaw, Tim, Janssen, Anna, Barnet, Stewart, Nicholson, James, Avery, Jennifer, Henenka, Nicole, Phillips, Jane
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Adult learning; Clinical outcomes; Cognition & reasoning; Collaboration; Design theory; Distance learning; Evidence-based medicine; Evidence-based practice; Health education; Independent study; Instructional design; Medical personnel; Medicine; Online instruction; Outcome assessment (Medical care); Practice; Professional development; Professionals; Web-based instruction
• ISSN: 2209-3974; 2209-3974

Introduction: Online learning has become an increasingly common means of delivering healthcare professional education. Case-based scenarios are the foundation of many continuing professional development (CPD) activities. No framework currently exists to ensure the development of quality, evidence-based cases, despite the weighted importance case-based scenarios have on improving participant learning The aim of this project was to develop a systematic framework for generating evidence-based case-based scenarios for learning Methodology. A literature review was conducted to determine whether case development frameworks or resources currently existed.· few were found. The authors then engaged in a framework development process, integrating their own previous experiences and lessons learnt in developing case-based scenarios, together with adult learning theory and evidence from the literature. Results: A framework that entailed a systematic approach to developing evidence-based case scenarios was developed, called the CASE methodology. This framework ensures a Collaborative approach to developing Authentic and Succinct case scenarios that are founded on the Embedding best available evidence. Conclusion: The CASE framework is a concise approach to developing quality case studies that are grounded on evidence. The CASE methodology could easily be applied to CPD development in many contexts to improve the overall consistency and quality of case scenarios for learning