Chinese Journal of Medical Education ›› 2024, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (11): 843-847.DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20231125-00529

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Application of an automatic blood cell morphology recognition system in blood cell morphology internship teaching for undergraduate students majoring in medical laboratory technology

Sun Tao, Wang Yufei, Zhang Dandan, Song Lijie   

  1. Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Third Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China
  • Received:2023-11-25 Online:2024-11-01 Published:2024-10-29
  • Contact: Song Lijie, Email: sljdhl@163.com

Abstract: Objective To evaluate the application effect of an automatic blood cell morphology recognition system in the internship teaching of blood cell morphology for undergraduate students majoring in medical laboratory technology. Methods From November 2022 to October 2023, a controlled trial was conducted with 63 students from three medical colleges, who were interning in the Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Third Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital. Students were randomly divided into experimental group (n=31) and control group (n=32). The experimental group received instruction with the aid of an automatic blood cell morphology recognition system, while the control group used traditional microscope-assisted teaching methods. Upon completion of the teaching sessions, both groups underwent blood cell morphology recognition tests and teaching method satisfaction surveys. Relevant data were statistically analyzed using t-tests and χ2 tests. Results The experimental group scored significantly higher (78.87±6.55) compared to the control group (73.06±7.94) in blood cell morphology recognition tests. Additionally, the experimental group rated the innovativeness of the teaching method, richness of teaching resources, interest in the teaching method, interaction during teaching, convenience of post-class review, and reinforcement of basic knowledge higher with scores of (4.10±0.65), (4.10±0.70), (3.32±0.65), (3.87±0.72), (4.06±0.68), and (3.94±0.57) respectively, compared to the control group's scores of (2.91±0.69), (3.16±0.63), (2.75±0.80), (3.03±0.60), (2.84±0.63), and (3.06±0.67).There were statistical differences (all P<0.05). Conclusions Implementing an automatic blood cell morphology recognition system in the internship teaching for undergraduate students in medical laboratory technology significantly enhances the quality of blood cell morphology education and increases students' satisfaction.

Key words: Teaching, Medical laboratory technology, Automatic blood cell morphology recognition system, Undergraduates, Internship

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