Problem‐based learning: a dissemination success story?

Sanson‐Fisher, Rob; Lynagh, Marita

doi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.2005.tb07032.x

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“…Examples of measured qualities include competence and understanding of basic and clinical sciences [11]. The present study has shown that the PBL curriculum is effective in improving the attitudes of medical students towards health research.…”

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Problem-Based Versus Conventional Curricula: Influence on Knowledge and Attitudes of Medical Students Towards Health Research

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BackgroundMedical education curricula in developing countries should emphasize training in health research. This study compares the knowledge and attitudes towards health research between undergraduate medical students undertaking Problem Based Learning (PBL) versus conventional Lecture Based Learning (LBL).MethodsTwo groups comprising 66 (LBL) and 84 (PBL) 4th and 5th year students from the medical college of Aga Khan University were administered a structured and validated questionnaire. Knowledge and attitudes of the two groups were recorded on a scale (graduated in percentages) and compared for statistical difference.ResultsPBL students scored 54.0% while LBL students scored 55.5% on the knowledge scale [p-value; 0.63]. On the attitudes scale, PBL students scored 75.5% against a 66.7% score of LBL students [p-value; 0.021]. A higher proportion of PBL students (89%) had participated in research activities compared to LBL students (74%) and thus felt more confident in conducting research and writing a scientific paper.ConclusionThe PBL students showed slightly healthier attitudes towards health research compared to LBL students. Both groups demonstrated a similar level of knowledge about health research. The positive impact of the PBL curriculum on attitudes of medical students towards health research may help in improving research output from developing countries in future.

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“…The demand to implement clinical and educational strategies based on evidence has increased in the past two decades [11]. This is especially true for the PBL curriculum because of its rapid adoption and popularity.…”

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“…2 In 2006, a new milestone was reached with the establishment of a doctoral program in health sciences at the University of Pécs. Canadian experts also provided valuable support in introducing health technology assessment.…”

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“…To the Editor : The article by Sanson‐Fisher and Lynagh on problem‐based learning (PBL) 1 is very timely, raising important questions about the popularity and efficacy of this method.…”

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