SinoXivEffectiveness of an Integrated Theory–Practice Model in Undergraduate Microsurgical Anatomy Education
Abstract
This study compared two instructional strategies in undergraduate microsurgical anatomy education and their effects on learners’ microsurgical competence. Both approaches significantly improved students’ technical skills and overall learning outcomes. However, the integrated theory–practice model produced superior technical performance, fostered deeper conceptual understanding, and enhanced learning motivation and readiness for self-directed learning compared with the conventional separated approach. These findings support the adoption of integrated instructional models in undergraduate microsurgical anatomy training and highlight their potential to better prepare future neurosurgeons for the combined cognitive and technical demands of clinical practice.
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@article{guangfudi2026,
title={Effectiveness of an Integrated Theory–Practice Model in Undergraduate Microsurgical Anatomy Education},
author={Guangfu Di and Lean Sun and Haosu Zhang and Hengyan Liang and Xiaochun Jiang},
journal={BMC Medical Education},
year={2026},
doi={https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-8821137/v1}
}
