Case-based learning is one of the modern educational approaches that originated at Harvard University in the 20th century. This method focuses on solving a clinical problem, during which students identify their learning needs, engage in scientific inquiry, and apply their theoretical knowledge in a real clinical context. By creating a collaborative and challenging environment, case-based learning encourages students to think actively and engage in problem-solving. When this method is combined with unfolding clinical scenarios, in which the patient’s clinical condition is revealed gradually, students are exposed to variable and dynamic clinical data and are required to review and revise their assessments and decisions over time. This approach is a true reflection of what nurses experience in clinical care, where complete and conclusive information is not readily available from the outset. A review of studies has shown that the use of unfolding clinical scenarios in nursing education can have positive effects, including significant increases in self-directed learning, improvements in teamwork skills and critical thinking, enhanced academic self-efficacy, and greater professional self-confidence among nursing students. Therefore, the educational and practical value of integrating case-based learning with unfolding clinical scenarios in nursing education is greater than ever.
Arab,F and Khadami,S . (2026). The Integration of Case-Based Learning (CBL) with Unfolding Clinical scenarios in the Clinical Skills of Nursing Students. (e243516). Journal of Saveh University of Medical Sciences, 1(4), e243516 doi: 10.22034/sumsj.2026.531561.1036
MLA
Arab,F , and Khadami,S . "The Integration of Case-Based Learning (CBL) with Unfolding Clinical scenarios in the Clinical Skills of Nursing Students" .e243516 , Journal of Saveh University of Medical Sciences, 1, 4, 2026, e243516. doi: 10.22034/sumsj.2026.531561.1036
HARVARD
Arab F, Khadami S. (2026). 'The Integration of Case-Based Learning (CBL) with Unfolding Clinical scenarios in the Clinical Skills of Nursing Students', Journal of Saveh University of Medical Sciences, 1(4), e243516. doi: 10.22034/sumsj.2026.531561.1036
CHICAGO
F Arab and S Khadami, "The Integration of Case-Based Learning (CBL) with Unfolding Clinical scenarios in the Clinical Skills of Nursing Students," Journal of Saveh University of Medical Sciences, 1 4 (2026): e243516, doi: 10.22034/sumsj.2026.531561.1036
VANCOUVER
Arab F, Khadami S. The Integration of Case-Based Learning (CBL) with Unfolding Clinical scenarios in the Clinical Skills of Nursing Students. Journal of Saveh University of Medical Sciences. 2026;1(4):e243516 (In Persian). doi: 10.22034/sumsj.2026.531561.1036
