The innovation and practice of the “hand as foot” teaching method in the teaching of Parkinson’s disease

The "hand as foot" teaching method is generally well-received by medical students. The teacher-student interaction is good, and the understanding and memorization of difficult knowledge points are effective. It also helps visualize knowledge and strengthens students' understanding and memory of complex concepts. This teaching approach has garnered positive feedback from both teachers and students. As basic education evolves, classroom teaching methods are continuously being reformed and advanced. Therefore, it is crucial to establish engaging teaching methods in the classroom. The analogy teaching method effectively stimulates students' interest in learning and encourages their self-directed learning. In comparison to the indoctrination teaching model, which focuses on rote memorization, this teaching method is more likely to spark students' interest in knowledge and boost their enthusiasm for learning. The results showed that the "hand as foot" teaching method significantly improved the correctness of the knowledge related to PD. In general, the use of "hand as foot" in the classroom can enliven the educational environment and enhance students' understanding and retention of abstract concepts. It aids in consolidation and review after class, simplifying complex questions into an intuitive and concrete form, which is highly beneficial for clinical teaching.