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Table 4 Patterns of informal implementation of case studies in didactic nursing courses

From: Implementation of case studies in undergraduate didactic nursing courses: a qualitative study

Pedagogy

Patterns

Informal Implementation (II)

The sharing of personal clinical experiences in an unfolding case study presentation

Not noted in syllabus or power points

Impromptu

Mini case studies

Anecdotal notes about nurses experiences

Frequently implemented throughout lecture

Link patient symptoms to nursing care

Emphasis on emotional aspect

Structural

Repeated use of impromptu cases (planned)