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. 2017 Apr 7;6(4):246–255. doi: 10.1007/s40037-017-0348-y

Table 2.

Theoretical constructs, themesa, and sources of data

I CI complexity is embedded in institutional learning perspectives
A There are many types of organizational elements in the curriculum that are connected in varied, complex ways
1 Curriculum designer
B Organ systems integration
1 Official curriculum
2 Observations
C Humanities-clinical sciences integration
1 Official curriculum
D Spiral integration
1 Official curriculum
2 Observations
E Cases are successfully used when students read them, brainstorm, derive knowledge, and report on each case in a one week cycle
1 Curriculum designer
2 Observations
II CI is used to harmonize conflicting learning perspectives in curriculum practice
F Experience-topics integration in cases
1 Curriculum designer
2 Facilitator
G Disciplinary knowledge has an important influence in the learning outcomes of the official curriculum
1 Official curriculum
2 Curriculum designer
H There are some tensions in the curriculum related to the university’s learning perspectives and the broad topics in medicine
1 Observation
2 Student
III CI creates tensions that self-organize its structure
I Tension between students’ expectations and the official documents of the study program
1 Facilitator
2 Observation field notes
J Students adjust their learning activities when they struggle with the sessions
1 Student
IV CI becomes visible in collaborative learning spaces
K Case close sessions enable students to discuss and explain their learning outcomes
1 Facilitator
2 Student
L Drawing on the blackboard is an activity that supports learning
1 Observation field notes
2 Student

aThe table shows some of the themes from which constructs emerged, and these themes were chosen arbitrarily from the theme lists to better represent the inductive analysis