A Meta analysis of effect of problem-based learning on development of nursing students' critical thinking

VernacularTitle:PBL教学法对培养护生评判性思维影响效果的Meta分析
Author: Linan CHENG ; Wenxiang CUI ; Na ZHAO ; Xiangshu CUI ; Jia CHEN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: PBL teaching method; Nursing students; Critical thinking; Meta analysis
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(28):67-71
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To assess systematically the effect of problem-based learning (PBL) versus traditional methods in nursing students.Methods Relative literature was searched by computer at home and abroad.according to the inclusion and the exclusion criteria,which were analyzed by RevMan5.2 software,and literature selection and repetition were used according to the Note Express software.Results A total of 9 studies of randomized controlled or not randomized controlled trial were brought into the study by random effects model.A total of 1 187 were collected into the study,574 in the experimental group and 613 in the control group.According to subgroup analysis showed by measurement scale,problem-based learning (PBL) can significantly improve the critical thinking ability of nursing students.The results had high stability and reliability.Conclusions PBL teaching method can significantly improve the critical thinking ability of nursing students,and provide a better learning method for clinical teachers and students,which is worthy of further promotion.