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ArticlePaediatric anaesthesia2026

Designing a Web-Based Case Repository for Values Education in Early Clinical Exposure: A Conceptual Framework and Development Blueprint.

Xue Zhang, Xu Yan, Shiyong Li, Xing Li, Ailin Luo, Yilin Zhao

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Xue ZhangDepartment of Anesthesiology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Geriatric Anesthesia and Perioperative Brain Health, and Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Anesthesia, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Xu YanDepartment of Anesthesiology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Geriatric Anesthesia and Perioperative Brain Health, and Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Anesthesia, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Shiyong LiDepartment of Anesthesiology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Geriatric Anesthesia and Perioperative Brain Health, and Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Anesthesia, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Xing LiDepartment of Anesthesiology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Geriatric Anesthesia and Perioperative Brain Health, and Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Anesthesia, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Ailin LuoDepartment of Anesthesiology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Geriatric Anesthesia and Perioperative Brain Health, and Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Anesthesia, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Yilin ZhaoDepartment of Anesthesiology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Geriatric Anesthesia and Perioperative Brain Health, and Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Anesthesia, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2587-0400

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 81500982
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAs medical education shifts toward holistic competence, integrating values-based education-including ethical reasoning, professionalism, and humanistic values-into early clinical exposure (ECE) clerkships has become essential. However, scalable and effective tools to embed these components into foundational clinical training remain limited. This paper addresses the need for a structured, technology-enhanced approach to values-based learning in early clinical settings.

methodsThe authors synthesized principles from instructional design, clinical pedagogy, and educational technology to develop a conceptual and technological framework for web-based case repositories. The methodology includes a systematic architecture comprising needs analysis, multidisciplinary case authoring, technical infrastructure design, and alignment with blended learning curricula. Application strategies for authentic ECE contexts-such as facilitation techniques, learner engagement, and competency assessment-were also analyzed, alongside critical examination of implementation challenges.

resultsThe proposed framework yields a scalable, immersive digital repository that supports values-based education through realistic, ethically nuanced cases. Key components include a user-centered technical platform, collaborative case authoring workflows, integration pathways with existing ECE-blended learning models, and assessment tools for values-related competencies. The analysis identifies technological barriers, faculty development needs, and evaluation complexities as major implementation challenges, while suggesting future directions such as AI-driven personalized learning and interoperable resource-sharing standards.

conclusionsThis conceptual framework provides a comprehensive foundation for developing web-based case repositories that cultivate ethically grounded, reflective practitioners from the outset of clinical training. Although empirical evidence in this specific area is nascent, the proposed model offers actionable guidance for educators and technologists. Future empirical research is needed to validate the framework's effectiveness in real-world ECE contexts.

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Education, MedicalInternetClinical CompetenceCurriculumEducational TechnologyHumanscase‐based learningconceptual frameworkdigital repositoryearly clinical exposureeducational technology designmedical educationvalues educationweb‐based learning

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PMID42165682
PMCPMC13460727

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