Problem-based learning for study effectiveness of TCM students: a systematic review

VernacularTitle:“基于问题的学习”对中医类学生学习效果影响的系统评价
Author: Ji CHEN ; Fanrong LIANG ; Mailan LIU ; Jiao CHEN ; Xi WU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Problem-based learning; Traditional Chinese medicine; Meta-analysis; Systematic review
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2012;11(2):158-161
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To assess the influence of PBL formation study effectiveness of TCM students.Methods The controlled studies with the teaching format of both PBL and LBL were included to assess the effectiveness of learning,by searching CBM,CNKI and VIP database.All data was analyzed on Revman 5.1.Results 9 articles were included ; All were low in the quality of their methodology,and the theoretical scores of students in PBL or LBL format shows no statistical difference [SMD=3.76,95％ CI ( -0.62,8.15 ) ].PBL format was superior to LBL on students' practical scores [SMD=7.62,95％ CI ( 3.92,11.32 ) ]; Compared to LBL format,PBL proved to have a better influence on students' self-assessment for learning ability[OR=3.69,95％ CI( 1.88,7.21 )].Conclusion PBL helps to enhance the activeness of students,to improve their practical ability,which is valuable if applied in clinical concerned courses.But the included studies were low in quality; more rigorously randomized controlled teaching trials are expected to verify the conclusion.