Abstract: Objective To investigate the effect of modified method of case discussion using in the surgical nursing teaching so as to promote nursing teaching reform. Method 383 nursing undergraduates of Hubei University of Medicine were selected as the research object. The grade 2010 was selected as the experimental group, grade 2009 as the control group. In surgical nursing teaching, the experimental group adopted modified method of case discussion, the control group adopted traditional method of case discussion. A record sheets of case discussion was used in experimental group and as a part of formative assessment results.The theoretical examination results of the two group were compared. Questionnaire survey was carried out in experimental group.Results The examination results of the experimental group and their academic assessment of relevant indicators about learning surgical nursing were higher than those of control group.Conclusions The modified method of case discussion fully reflects the student-centered philosophy of education, it can be helpful to improve students' self-learning ability. It can conducive to cultivate students' clinical thinking and integrated capabilities, and strengthen the interaction between teachers and students.

Key words: Modified case discussion, Teaching method, Surgical nursing