Abstract: ObjectiveExploring the effectiveness of implementing results oriented education (OBE) based teaching reform in undergraduate neurosurgery education. Method84 undergraduate students majoring in medicine from Guizhou Medical University's 2020 cohort were selected divided by an experimental group (42 cases) and a control group (42 cases) according to the envelope design. The control group implemented basic teaching, while the experimental group implemented teaching reform under the OBE concept on this basis. The exam evaluation results, self-directed learning ability, CCTDI score, and medical student satisfaction were compared between the two groups. ResultsThere was no significant difference in the exam results between the two theoretical groups (P>0.05, the ability and overall score of the experimental group to analyze and practice medical records were higher than those of control group (P<0.05). After teaching, both groups showed an increase in information, learning control, self-management ability scores, and various CCTDI scores. The experimental group had higher scores in information, learning control, self-management ability, systematization, thirst for knowledge, fact finding, and analytical skills than the relevant control group (P<0.05). The satisfaction rate of medical students in the experimental group (92.86%) higher than that of control group, which was 76.19% (P<0.05). ConclusionThe teaching reform of undergraduate neurosurgery based on OBE concept can help improve the assessment scores of medical students, enhance their thinking ability, improve their self-directed learning ability, and promote an increase in satisfaction.

Key words: Outcome-based education, Neurosurgery, Reform in teaching, Self-directed learning ability, Undergraduate, Teaching effectiveness