title: The case study as a vicarious learning technique.
abstract: Learners are members of the fast growing society where information increases at a remarkable rate. The case study is a teaching technique whereby large quantities of information can be introduced and collapsed to a manageable size to enable the learner to develop an appreciation of the whole. The technique of using a case study provides motivation to a learner by involving him or her in the learning process and enables the teacher to provide prompt feedback on the learner's success and errors. All of this begins, however, with a well-designed case study.
authors.affiliation: Highland Hospital, Rochester, New York.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Tarcinale
mesh_terms: D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D009732:Nursing Care; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011340:Problem Solving; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*