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Teaching Acid-Base Homeostasis Using Collaborative, Problem-Based Learning and Human Patient Simulators in a Physiology Laboratory
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HAPS Educator . Aug 2018 22(2):176-180. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Students find it hard to understand acid-base homeostasis and the mechanisms involved in compensating for acid-base imbalances, including the role of the lungs and kidneys in this process. We have developed a laboratory activity based on collaborative problem-based learning and human patient simulators (HPSs) to teach this topic. Students (n=50) were divided into small groups and presented with five cases of acid-base imbalances simulated in HPSs. After recording various parameters including arterial blood gases, they collaborated in identifying the specific acid-base imbalance. An anonymous survey following the laboratory activity revealed that this laboratory improved their understanding of acid-base regulation (92%), improved quantitative understanding of acid-base physiology (90%), and improved understanding of acid-base imbalances (94%).
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2473-3806
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- HAPS Educator
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1228096
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research