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Banta-Wright SA, Wright BM, Taha AA, Miehl N. Branching Path Simulation for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Students to Promote Critical Thinking: A Quasi-Experimental Study. J Pediatr Health Care 2024:S0891-5245(24)00052-X. [PMID: 38661592 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Branching path simulation (BPS) is an active learning pedagogy incorporating gaming principles in a low-stakes, safe environment. No study has explored the use of BPS in advanced practice nursing education. This study measured pediatric nurse practitioner students' perception of the integration of BPS in one graduate-level course. METHOD This study used a one group, post-test only quasi-experimental design with a convenience sample of 22 pediatric nurse practitioner students over 2 years enrolled in a university in the Pacific Northwest United States. RESULTS Responses to BPS were positive: design (M = 4.8; SD ± 0.4), usability (M = 4.3; SD ± 1.0), self-confidence (M = 4.2; SD ± 0.8) and satisfaction (M = 4.8; SD ± 0.4). DISCUSSION BPS was well received by learners. It not only provides immediate feedback and encourages students to identify their clinical management weaknesses and strengths but it also can be customized to needs in a course at a significant cost saving.
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Chan SCC, Gondhalekar AR, Choa G, Rashid MA. Adoption of Problem-Based Learning in Medical Schools in Non-Western Countries: A Systematic Review. Teach Learn Med 2024; 36:111-122. [PMID: 36444767 DOI: 10.1080/10401334.2022.2142795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Phenomenon: In recent decades, medical education practices developed in Western countries have been widely adopted in non-Western countries. Problem-based Learning (PBL) was first developed in North America and it relies on Western educational and cultural values, thereby raising concerns about its 'lift and shift' to non-Western settings. Approach: This review systematically identified and interpretively synthesized studies on students' and teachers' experiences of PBL in non-Western medical schools. Three databases (ERIC, PsycINFO, and MEDLINE) were searched. Forty-one articles were assessed for quality using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) checklist and synthesized using meta-ethnography. The final synthesis represented over 5,400 participants from 18 countries. Findings: Findings were categorized into three different constructs: Student Engagement, Tutor Skills, and Organization and Planning. Our synthesis demonstrates that medical students and teachers in non-Western countries have varied experiences of PBL. Students engage variably with PBL, consider knowledge to be better acquired from authoritative figures, and deem PBL to be ineffective for assessment preparation. Student participation is limited by linguistic challenges when they are not native English speakers. Teachers are often unfamiliar with the underlying philosophical assumptions of PBL and struggle with the facilitation style needed. Both students and teachers have developed modifications to ensure that PBL better fits in their local settings. Insights: Given the significant adjustments and resource requirements needed to adopt PBL, medical school leaders and policy makers in non-Western countries should carefully consider possible consequences of its implementation for their students and teachers, and proactively consider ways to 'hybridize' it for local contexts.
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- See Chai Carol Chan
- Centre for International Medical Education Collaborations, UCL Medical School, London, UK
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- Centre for International Medical Education Collaborations, UCL Medical School, London, UK
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- Centre for International Medical Education Collaborations, UCL Medical School, London, UK
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Henneman A, Axtell S. Pharmacy Students' Perceived Ability to Implement the Pharmacist's Patient Care Process before and after a Redesigned Case Study Series in the United States. Pharmacy (Basel) 2024; 12:51. [PMID: 38525731 PMCID: PMC10961795 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy12020051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Since the incorporation of the Pharmacist's Patient Care Process (PPCP) into the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy standards, the process has been integrated in a variety of ways across curriculums. A two-semester case-based course was redesigned as a four-semester case-based course formally integrating the PPCP. Pharmacy students completing the original, two-semester course series and those completing the first two semesters of the redesigned course were given a voluntary survey to assess their perceived ability to integrate the PPCP into practice after the completion of each course. A total of 107 pharmacy students, 61 students completing the original series and 46 students completing two semesters of the redesigned series, completed the survey. The pharmacy students completing the redesigned, four-semester course series had a significantly higher perception of their ability to integrate the PPCP into patient care compared to the students completing the original series. This included the perceived ability to ask appropriate questions, identify medication-related problems (MRPs), document MRPs, and develop a plan for addressing MRPs. A significant difference was found in the students' perceived ability to ask pertinent questions in an appropriate manner, identifying and documenting MRPs, managing and solving MRPs, and documenting patient interactions. No significant difference was identified regarding the students' perceived ability to document the interaction or ensure that treatment-related plans were implemented. The students' perception regarding the importance of asking pertinent questions, identifying MRPs, and documentation in patient care did not differ between the cohorts. The case-based course series redesigned from two to four semesters with formal integration of the PPCP resulted in an increase in the students' perceptions of their ability to integrate the PPCP into patient care.
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- Amy Henneman
- Thomas F. Frist College of Medicine, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Belmont University, Nashville, TN 37212, USA
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- Gregory School of Pharmacy, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, USA
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Dawson H, Davis G, Ross K, Miller MV, Tomlinson A. Using staged teaching and assessment approaches to facilitate inter-university collaboration and problem-based learning. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1334729. [PMID: 38528869 PMCID: PMC10961422 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1334729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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This article describes the segmented module design and problem-based learning approaches employed to enable parts of a higher education environmental health module (course) to be shared between universities in Wales, Northern Ireland, and Australia. The module requires students to identify the needs and assets of a community then design community-based interventions to address problems and undertake an evaluation of those interventions. Accreditation body and the degree program learning outcome requirements in the UK and Australia were found to hold many comparable knowledge, skills, and graduate attribute criteria, eliminating a potential barrier for international learning and teaching collaboration between higher education institutions. Instead, barriers to collaboration were associated with institutional issues and practicalities such as timetabling and assessment requirements. Taking a segmented approach to module design allowed staged and varied levels of collaboration between participating institutions, all delivering modules (courses) with similar learning outcomes. This provided a more sustainable environment to facilitate shared learning and teaching and fostered closer relations between programs, within these constraining factors. Students using problem-based learning and its group-working component exhibited the development of leadership, communication, and independent learning skills.
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- Henry Dawson
- School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales, United Kingdom
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- School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales, United Kingdom
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- College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment, Ulster University, Coleraine, United Kingdom
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- School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales, United Kingdom
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Ma L, Yan R, Wang X, Gao X, Fan N, Liu L, Kang H. Enhancing Surgical Nursing Student Performance: Comparative Study of Simulation-Based Learning and Problem-Based Learning. J Multidiscip Healthc 2024; 17:991-1005. [PMID: 38476255 PMCID: PMC10929122 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s440333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Background Surgical nursing is a high-risk, high-pressure, and complex field. Nurses need extensive knowledge, skills, and abilities. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Simulation-Based Learning (SBL) are effective student-centered methods. Which method is better for surgical nurse training? More research is needed to determine the best approach for undergraduate surgical nurse education. Purpose To compare the impact of PBL and SBL on undergraduate nursing students' performance and improve learning outcomes in surgical nursing education. Methods We used a pretest/post-test design with 318 nursing undergraduates randomly assigned to two groups. Participants completed three progressive scenarios focused on surgical nursing cases. Experts blindly reviewed video recordings using the 70-item Korean Nurses' Core Competence Scale (KNCCS) to assess performance. The 13-item Satisfaction and Self-confidence in learning Scale (SSS) measured learning confidence and satisfaction. SBL participants also completed the 16-item Educational Practices in Simulation Scale (EPSS) and 20-item Simulation Design Scale (SDS). Results The study found significant positive effects on both groups, with noticeable improvements in post-test, retention, and follow-up test results (P < 0.001). The SBL group showed higher competency levels in nurses (P < 0.001). The Cohen's d and effect size (r) for various skills were as follows: clinical performance (0.84767 and 6.39023), critical thinking (0.31017 and 0.15325), professional attitude (0.85868 and 0.39452), and communication skills (1.55149 and 0.61294). The satisfaction and self-confidence of nurses were higher in the SBL group (4.53±0.596; 4.47±0.611) compared to the PBL group (4.32±0.689; 4.25±0.632) in all dimensions of SSS (all P < 0.05). The SBL group also scored high in simulation design and EPSS. However, improvements are needed in fidelity, objectives, information, and students' expectations. Conclusion SBL and PBL improve nurses' core competence, satisfaction, and self-confidence. SBL is superior. This study promotes student-centered education, enhancing surgical nursing professionals' quality and ensuring future patient safety.
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- Lihe Ma
- Nursing College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Nursing College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Foreign Language, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Nursing College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Nursing College of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, People’s Republic of China
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Leung Y, Ho KL, Yung L, Tang MKF. Reimagining human dissection in preclinical medical education using studio-based learning: A retrospective pilot study. Anat Sci Educ 2024. [PMID: 38415402 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Human dissections in the current medical curriculum are conducted using a checklist approach to prioritize the exposure of anatomical structures. In this setting, anatomy educators are labored to enhance their engagement during the dissection. To address this issue, we considered the current medical education pedagogies and identified a novel approach of studio-based learning (SBL) for application in a Human Dissection Workshop. This study aimed to (1) evaluate students' perceptions of SBL, (2) appraise the impact of SBL on anatomical knowledge learning, and (3) interpret the results of a validated questionnaire. Workshop participants were recruited from Year 2 medical students at the Chinese University of Hong Kong from the 2020 and 2021 cohorts. Fifty-one students participated in the workshop (N = 24 [2020], N = 27 [2021]), and 50 of them completed the postworkshop questionnaire rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Nineteen items were validated using a factor analysis. The interpretation of the questionnaire results demonstrated the different learning outcomes of the workshop, which included (1) enhancing students' knowledge and spatial understanding of anatomical structures, (2) strengthening students' appreciation of gross pathologies and clinical relevance, and (3) promoting higher-order thinking skills. To our knowledge, this is the first study to introduce SBL in medical education. The successful implementation of the workshop reflects the promising potential of SBL for enhancing human dissection and supplementing the medical curriculum.
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- Yin Leung
- Medicine (MBChB) Programme, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Medicine (MBChB) Programme, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Medicine (MBChB) Programme, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Division of Education, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Mohammed AB, Zegeye RT, Dawed HA, Tessema YM. Implementation of Problem-Based Learning in Undergraduate Medical Education in Ethiopia: An Exploratory Qualitative Study. Adv Med Educ Pract 2024; 15:105-119. [PMID: 38404356 PMCID: PMC10888017 DOI: 10.2147/amep.s443384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Background The poor quality of health professional education in Ethiopia, which was rooted in a traditional curriculum, has posed significant challenges for graduates in effectively addressing real-life health problems. In response, there has been curricular reform by adopting problem-based learning across Ethiopian medical schools. Given the dearth of literature on the topic and the significance of context in the effective implementation of problem-based learning, it is imperative to provide local institutional evidence to pinpoint critical intervention areas and support the effective implementation of problem-based learning. Methods A qualitative design based on in-depth, individual, semi-structured interviews was used to explore medical educators, program coordinators, and educational leader's experiences and perspectives on the problem-based learning implementation in health sciences education. A total of 24 participants recruited from five undergraduate health science programs participated in the study. All sessions were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Results were analyzed following a qualitative thematic analysis method. Results Analysis of the transcripts revealed three main themes, along with their corresponding subthemes. Within the first main theme, participants discussed the importance of integrating Problem-Based Learning into undergraduate medical programs and the educational benefits it brings to medical education. The second main theme explored issues related to challenges in implementing problem-based learning which include inadequate staff training, deficiencies in curricular design and governance, constraints in educational resources, and a lack of preparedness in the educational environment. The third theme deals with the strategic recommendations to address the challenges that contributed to the poor implementation of problem-based learning in undergraduate medical schools. Conclusion Our study has addressed several issues related to the implementation of Problem-Based Learning in Ethiopian Health Sciences Colleges. The study's findings have the potential to provide educational stakeholders and policymakers with essential information to strategize successful problem-based learning implementation in undergraduate medical schools.
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- Ali Beyene Mohammed
- Department of Medical Radiology Technology, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Radiology Technology, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Radiology Technology, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Radiology Technology, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Fasinu PS, Wilborn TW. Pharmacology education in the medical curriculum: Challenges and opportunities for improvement. Pharmacol Res Perspect 2024; 12:e1178. [PMID: 38361337 PMCID: PMC10869893 DOI: 10.1002/prp2.1178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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The knowledge and application of pharmacology is essential for safe prescribing and administration of drugs. In this narrative review, the challenges to pharmacology education in the medical curricula were broadly identified to include issues around content and pedagogies. The increasing number of approved drugs and drug targets, expanding field of pharmacology and the often-changing treatment guidelines and board-defined competencies can make pharmacology education in the medical curriculum daunting. There has been a consensus around the deployment of innovative medical curricula with emphasis on vertical and horizontal integration. This strategy, effective as it has been, presents new challenges to pharmacology education. As a discipline often perceived by students to be hard-to-learn, the future of pharmacology education must include heavy reliance on active learning strategies. The continuing utilization of problem-based, team-based and case-based learning can be complemented with personalized learning which aims to identify the learning gaps in individual students. Technology-inspired student engagement can foster pharmacology learning and retention. Early exposure to pharmacology from premedical preparation through an enduring across-the-level integration can be an effective way to enhance pharmacology learning in the medical curricula.
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- Pius S. Fasinu
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Heersink School of MedicineThe University of Alabama at BirminghamBirminghamAlabamaUSA
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Heersink School of MedicineThe University of Alabama at BirminghamBirminghamAlabamaUSA
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Braunstein M, Barry B, Steel J, Ukovich D, Grimes J, Conlan D, Jones S, Dobbins C, Hansen D. CBL on FHIR: A FHIR-Based Platform for Health Professional Education. Stud Health Technol Inform 2024; 310:1166-1170. [PMID: 38269998 DOI: 10.3233/shti231148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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A FHIR based platform for case-based instruction of health professions students has been developed and field tested. The system provides a non-technical case authoring tool; supports individual and team learning using digital virtual patients; and allows integration of SMART Apps into cases via its simulated EMR. Successful trials at the University of Queensland have led to adoption at the University of Melbourne.
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- CSIRO Australian e-Health Research Centre
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McDarby M, Carpenter BD. House Hunters, Gerontology Style: A problem-based learning classroom activity for undergraduate students. Gerontol Geriatr Educ 2024; 45:92-97. [PMID: 36355439 PMCID: PMC10389288 DOI: 10.1080/02701960.2022.2144280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Problem-based learning is an evidence-based, pedagogical approach that invites students to solve complex, real-life problems using knowledge learned in the classroom. Effective use of problem-based learning in undergraduate gerontology courses, specifically, is likely to deepen students' knowledge about course content related to aging and may also promote students' long-term interest in gerontology. House Hunters: Gerontology Style is a problem-based learning activity that can be used in small-group discussions to facilitate students' understanding of issues related to relocation and homebuying in older adulthood. In this activity - based on the popular television show - students act as real estate agents for a fictional older couple relocating closer to adult children. Assignment features can be tailored easily by the instructor to optimize specific learning objectives. In an evaluation of the activity, students who completed this activity reported that it was engaging, that it enabled them to apply material from the class, and that it facilitated their application of course material to a "real world" problem. Suggestions for modifications to future iterations of this assignment may include a more pointed focus on budgetary constraints on homebuying in older adulthood, approaching homebuying from a life course lens, and considering the role of disparities in the home buying process.
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- Meghan McDarby
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Sauder M, Tritsch T, Rajput V, Schwartz G, Shoja MM. Exploring Generative Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Medical Education: Assessing Case-Based Learning for Medical Students. Cureus 2024; 16:e51961. [PMID: 38333501 PMCID: PMC10852982 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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The recent public release of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has brought fresh excitement by making access to GenAI for medical education easier than ever before. It is now incumbent upon both students and faculty to determine the optimal role of GenAI within the medical school curriculum. Given the promise and limitations of GenAI, this study aims to assess the current capabilities of a GenAI (Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer, ChatGPT), specifically within the framework of a pre-clerkship case-based active learning curriculum. The role of GenAI is explored by evaluating its performance in generating educational materials, creating medical assessment questions, answering medical queries, and engaging in clinical reasoning by prompting it to respond to a problem-based learning scenario. Our results demonstrated that GenAI addressed epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment questions well. However, there were still instances where it failed to provide comprehensive answers. Responses from GenAI might offer essential information, hint at the need for further inquiry, or sometimes omit critical details. GenAI struggled with generating information on complex topics, raising a significant concern when using it as a 'search engine' for medical student queries. This creates uncertainty for students regarding potentially missed critical information. With the increasing integration of GenAI into medical education, it is imperative for faculty to become well-versed in both its advantages and limitations. This awareness will enable them to educate students on using GenAI effectively in medical education.
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- Matthew Sauder
- Medical Education, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA
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- Medical Education, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA
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- Medical Education, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA
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- Medical Education, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA
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- Medical Education, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA
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Li F, Luo J, Zhang H. The Application of Problem-Based Learning Combined With Case-Based Learning in EEG Teaching. J Med Educ Curric Dev 2024; 11:23821205241252277. [PMID: 38711831 PMCID: PMC11072060 DOI: 10.1177/23821205241252277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to explore the application effectiveness and value of combining problem-based learning (PBL) and case-based learning (CBL) in clinical electroencephalography (EEG) education. METHODS A total of 104 standardized training for residents and refresher physicians from the Neurology Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Neurology Department of Chongqing Yubei Hospital, and Neurology Department of Banan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University were enrolled. According to randomization principles, 52 participants were assigned into the PBL-CBL combination group and 52 subjects were assigned into the control group. We used statistical methods to compare the differences between the 2 groups in basic theory, case analysis, practical assessment scores, and teaching satisfaction. RESULTS In terms of basic theory, case analysis, practical assessment scores, and teaching satisfaction, there were significant differences between the 2 groups, and the PBL-CBL combination group was superior to the control group (P < .05). CONCLUSION In clinical EEG education, the teaching model of combining PBL and CBL has certain application effects and value.
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- Feng Li
- Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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García‐Sierra R, Fernández‐Cano MI, Jiménez‐Pera M, Feijoo‐Cid M, Arreciado Marañón A. Knowledge about the best practice guidelines in the nursing degree: A non-randomized post-test design. Nurs Open 2024; 11:e2074. [PMID: 38268254 PMCID: PMC10733600 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.2074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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AIM To compare knowledge of Nursing Degree students about Best Practice Guidelines when there are included as teaching content in a subject vs knowledge through having the usual internship experience without teaching specific guidelines contents. DESIGN Non-randomized post-test-only design with a comparison group. METHODS 143 students of the nursing degree at the Autonomous University of Barcelona were recruited. The intervention group received a classroom training in three Best Practice Guidelines with Problem-Based Learning methodology. The comparison group only attended internship, without specific guidelines contents. Knowledge was evaluated with an ad hoc post intervention questionnaire. The information was collected between 2016 and 2018. RESULTS The average score of knowledge was low, 5.1 out of 10, and differs between guides. The best results were obtained by the students with internships and that had consulted the guides on some occasions. Synchronized effort and leadership in Academia and Healthcare are needed to favour evidence-based practice. The combination of the consultation of the Best Practice Guidelines in theoretical learning combined with the practice, increases the knowledge of the Best Practice Guidelines and will favour the implementation of evidence-based practice. Some students were involved in questionnaire design.
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- Rosa García‐Sierra
- Research Support Unit Metropolitana Nord, Primary Care Research Institut Jordi Gol (IDIAPJGol)BarcelonaSpain
- Nursing Department, Faculty of MedicineUniversitat Autònoma de BarcelonaBarcelonaSpain
- Multidisciplinary Research Group in Health and Society GREMSAS (2017 SGR 917)BarcelonaSpain
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of MedicineUniversitat Autònoma de BarcelonaBarcelonaSpain
- Multidisciplinary Research Group in Health and Society GREMSAS (2017 SGR 917)BarcelonaSpain
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of MedicineUniversitat Autònoma de BarcelonaBarcelonaSpain
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of MedicineUniversitat Autònoma de BarcelonaBarcelonaSpain
- Multidisciplinary Research Group in Health and Society GREMSAS (2017 SGR 917)BarcelonaSpain
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of MedicineUniversitat Autònoma de BarcelonaBarcelonaSpain
- Multidisciplinary Research Group in Health and Society GREMSAS (2017 SGR 917)BarcelonaSpain
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Teramachi H. [Forty-three Years of Dedicated Efforts in Advancing Pharmacist Expertise: Aspiring to Become a Pharmacist and Cultivate Pharmacists Proficient in Recommending Prescription Medicines to Doctors]. YAKUGAKU ZASSHI 2024; 144:311-328. [PMID: 38432941 DOI: 10.1248/yakushi.23-00193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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When I graduated from university, my aim was to become a pharmacist capable of recommending prescription medicines to doctors and teaching others to do the same. To achieve this goal, I developed comprehensive curricula incorporating progressive educational tools such as problem-based learning and small group discussions. Subsequently, the effectiveness of these tools and curricula was evaluated, and the findings of these assessments were published in various peer-reviewed journal articles. Consequently, a body of evidence on the most effective ways to recommend prescription medicines to doctors was gradually established. This paper aims to summarize this comprehensive body of research spanning over 43 years, with the objective of highlighting the valuable insights gained thus far, identifying the best practice techniques, and exploring potential avenues for future research.
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Lim WK. Problem Based Learning in Medical Education: Handling Objections and Sustainable Implementation. Adv Med Educ Pract 2023; 14:1453-1460. [PMID: 38164409 PMCID: PMC10758192 DOI: 10.2147/amep.s444566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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The introduction of problem-based learning (PBL) in 1969 is considered the greatest innovation in medical education of the past 50 years. Since then, PBL has been implemented in different educational settings across virtually all health professions. However, some PBL schools gradually faced resistance from academic staff who were more familiar with traditional teacher-centred curricula. At times this has resulted in reversion to tradition or compromise whereby PBL is implemented within a lecture-based curriculum. Resistance can also emerge in a traditional school when a PBL curriculum is being considered for implementation. One of the first signs of this erosion is doubts about PBL raised in the form of objections or criticisms. This perspective review describes eight objections raised to assert why PBL is inferior or untenable. The background to each objection is provided together with evidence-informed rebuttals derived from professional practice and the published literature. Best practices are discussed for sustainable management of a PBL-based curriculum. A well-implemented PBL curriculum with appropriate and cost-effective infrastructure, training, teaching-learning activities, and assessment will position schools to harness the full benefit of PBL in training medical and health professionals.
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- William K Lim
- Department of Paraclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, 94300, Malaysia
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Syed W, Al-Rawi MBA. Assessment of Sleeping Disorders, Characteristics, and Sleeping Medication Use Among Pharmacy Students in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Quantitative Study. Med Sci Monit 2023; 29:e942147. [PMID: 38140715 PMCID: PMC10751963 DOI: 10.12659/msm.942147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Insomnia is a growing problem, especially among university students, and is associated with sleep disorders, poor academic performance, and quality of sleep. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of insomnia sleeping characteristics, managing techniques, and attitudes toward sleeping pill usage among pharmacy students. MATERIAL AND METHODS A cross-sectional web-based study was conducted among pharmacy students of King Saud University, College of Pharmacy, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between February and March 2023. SPSS version 26 was used for data analysis. A P value of <0.05 and was considered statistically significant. RESULTS In this study, 61.7% (n=108) of the students' slept an average of 6-10 h and 35.4% (n=62) slept an average of 6 h. Regarding sleeping patterns, nearly two-thirds (n=112, 64%) of the students had day and night sleeping patterns while more than one-third (n=63, 36%) had only night sleeping patterns. In this study, 2.9% (n=5) of the students had severe clinical insomnia, while 21.7% (n=38) reported moderately severe clinical insomnia, 44% (n=77) of them had subthreshold insomnia, and 31.4% (n= 55) had no clinically significant insomnia. The mean scores of the insomnia severity index were significantly related to the usage of stimulants (P=0.048), average hours of sleep (P=0.0001), and average minutes needed to fall asleep (P=0.0001). CONCLUSIONS The current findings demonstrated varying levels of insomnia among students, yet few students used sleeping pills.
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- Wajid Syed
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Ramdani Y, Kurniati Syam N, Karyana Y, Herawati D. Problem-based learning in research method courses: development, application and evaluation. F1000Res 2023; 11:378. [PMID: 38264476 PMCID: PMC10804049 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.75985.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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Background The undergraduate curriculum in Indonesia generally requires students to take a research methods course as a prerequisite course for the preparation of scientific reports. The objective of this course is to teach students how to present research results both orally and in writing using the styles and forms of each university. However, this course is not popular among students because the material is complex and technical. As a result, there is a gap between learning outcomes and their application when students prepare scientific reports. Improving pedagogy and teaching interventions through student-developed research projects is important in complementing lectures. The purpose of this study was to analyze the improvement of students' ability in writing scientific reports through research method courses using problem based learning (PBL). Methods This research was a case study to report the integration of scientific report writing in research methods courses through PBL at the Universitas Islam Bandung in Indonesia. PBL was implemented by involving students in research-related tasks with the following stages: writing research questions, determining the research design, collecting data, analyzing data, and presenting research results. Results The research results showed that there was an increase in scientific writing skills in the good category. Normalized gain for indicators of increasing accuracy using research report formats, suitability for using literature and research methods is 0.064 and 0.209, including the low category, and the plagiarism level is 0.509, including the medium category. Conclusions This finding implies that assigning students to write scientific reports using PBL in the research method classroom is useful for improving learning outcomes, presentation, reasoning, communication, ambiguous problem-solving, and reducing plagiarism. The findings of this study strengthen the findings of previous researchers, namely increase students' abilities in using formatting to prepare scientific reports, using appropriate literature, mastering research materials as well as reducing the level of plagiarism.
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- Yani Ramdani
- Mathematics Study Program of The Faculty of Mathematics And Natural Sciences, Universitas Islam Bandung, Bandung, 40116, Indonesia
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- Islamic Communication and Broadcasting Faculty of Da'wah, Universitas Islam Bandung, Bandung, 40116, Indonesia
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- Statistics Study Program of The Faculty of Mathematics And Natural Sciences, Universitas Islam Bandung, Bandung, 40116, Indonesia
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- Pharmacy Study Program of Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Islam Bandung, Bandung, 40116, Indonesia
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Gilbert KG. Learning journeys - student learning development in the first years of a medical degree: an analysis of student conversations. Front Sociol 2023; 8:1244039. [PMID: 38111907 PMCID: PMC10725972 DOI: 10.3389/fsoc.2023.1244039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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Introduction Students starting medical school generally come from a learning background that expects them to learn content, which is reproduced to pass an exam. As a part of their learning development, they must adapt and become self-motivated learners who can determine the underlying principles or concepts and use these to problem solve in the uncertainty of real-life clinical practice. Whilst much has been written about designing curricula to promote learning development, there is no one-size fits all approach to facilitating this type of learning, thus an analysis of what helps and hinders learning development is indicated. Methods Student pairs in Y2 and Y3 of an undergraduate Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) programme of a South-West UK medical school, were asked to audio record a conversation about their learning through a facilitated problem-based learning approach during the BMBS course so far. They were provided with a brief to aid them in their discussion in the style of the outside broadcast method of BBC Radio 4s listening project. Using this method, the conversation was unfacilitated and allowed to take its natural course. Conversations were transcribed and coded to determine emerging themes with respect to the developing understanding of the students about what and how they were learning. Results Four student pairs volunteered for the project one from Y2 and three from Y3. Five key themes were identified including: from 'learning it all, to structured learning'; 'developing understanding and the spiral curriculum'; 'working alone versus working with others'; 'integrated learning and understanding context' and 'assessment and resources.' Narrative analysis within these themes suggested that over the course of the first two to three years of study, participants developed a better understanding of how best to learn, although there were differences in both time and order that participants reached a point where learning felt more natural to them. Discussion Analysis of the data suggested that students develop independently towards being self-motivated lifelong learners. There were several key aspects of curriculum design that could be used to facilitate this development, which could easily be incorporated into developing or creating problem- / enquiry-based curricula.
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- Kerry G. Gilbert
- School of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Exeter, St Luke’s Campus, Exeter, United Kingdom
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McKee F, Wolf JD, Simon S, Floyd JH. Teaching transferable skills in teamwork, accountability, goal setting, writing, and problem-solving in a non-major microbiology lab: the unknown bacteria experiment redefined. J Microbiol Biol Educ 2023; 24:e00135-23. [PMID: 38107995 PMCID: PMC10720494 DOI: 10.1128/jmbe.00135-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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College to Career is a phrase that we often use to describe the skills and abilities that students should achieve while preparing for college and/or careers. To help prepare our students for their future careers, we developed a microbiology laboratory curriculum based on factors identified to improve college-to-career readiness. These factors include content knowledge, analyzing and interpreting data, accountability, goal setting, and teamwork. At the core of the design are inquiry and problem-based learning. This approach allows students to actively engage in the scientific process while collaborating with classmates and learning technical and transferable career skills. The curriculum includes microbiology laboratory skills, including plating, serial dilutions, and biochemical tests, with integrated opportunities for students to engage in critical thinking, analysis and interpretation of data, teamwork, goal setting, decision-making, and scientific writing.
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- Felicia McKee
- Department of Biology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Biology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Biology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Biology, Georgetown University, Washington, Washington D.C, USA
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Bejenari M, Nielsen L, Spedtsberg EML, Nielsen MR, Pedersen TB, Sørensen JL. Yeast recombinational cloning for heterologous biosynthesis of polyketides: a molecular microbiology laboratory module for undergraduate students. J Microbiol Biol Educ 2023; 24:e00242-22. [PMID: 38108002 PMCID: PMC10720416 DOI: 10.1128/jmbe.00242-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Recombinant plasmids are essential tools in molecular biotechnology, and reliable plasmid assembly methods have, therefore, become a prerequisite for the successful cloning and transfer of genes. Among the multitude of available plasmid assembly strategies, in vivo homologous recombinational cloning in yeast has emerged as a cost-effective and relatively simple method. Since we use this method routinely in our group for assembling large plasmids with secondary metabolite gene clusters and for direct heterologous production of polyketides in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, we developed an exercise module for undergraduate students where they would get hands-on experience with these molecular practices. The exercises target several molecular techniques, including PCR, restriction enzyme digestion, and yeast recombinational cloning. The students will learn about plasmid assembly and yeast transformation methods by performing these experiments while inherently acquiring new skills valuable for their subsequent laboratory work or projects.
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- Mihaela Bejenari
- Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Esbjerg, Denmark
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- Department of Energy, Aalborg University, Esbjerg, Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Esbjerg, Denmark
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Sun L, Dong H, Zhang X. Innovative solutions for language growth: the impact of problem-based learning via DingTalk on Chinese undergraduates' business vocabulary amid COVID-19. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1289575. [PMID: 38034318 PMCID: PMC10687369 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1289575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Amidst the COVID-19, which has necessitated the widespread use of distant learning, there has been a notable increase in the recognition and utilization of inventive pedagogical methods and technological tools in the field of language teaching. The primary objective of this research is to assess the effects of DingTalk-based PBL on the business vocabulary growth of Chinese undergraduates during the pandemic, with a particular focus on remote learning environments. This mixed-methods research employed a sample of 58 participants. The study involved both quantitative vocabulary assessments and qualitative interviews. The quantitative assessments aimed to measure the impact on vocabulary scores, while qualitative interviews were conducted to gather insights into participants' experiences and perceptions regarding DingTalk-based PBL. The quantitative assessment revealed a significant improvement in business vocabulary scores among the participants who underwent DingTalk-based PBL. This result indicates the platform's potential to enhance language acquisition. The qualitative interviews provided further insights, with participants expressing positive attitudes toward DingTalk-based PBL. They emphasized its capacity to sustain engagement, foster collaboration, and bridge the gap between remote learning and effective language acquisition. These findings underscore the transformative potential of DingTalk-based PBL in language education, especially in the context of challenges posed by the pandemic. While recognizing the constraints of this study, such as its limited duration and restricted contextual applicability, the research encourages further investigation into sustainable vocabulary expansion, the development of multifaceted language abilities, and the integration of these platforms into emerging hybrid educational frameworks. This study makes a valuable contribution to the ongoing discourse regarding novel technology-based methods in language instruction, providing relevant insights applicable to both present and future educational contexts.
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- Lixuan Sun
- Department of English, College of Foreign Languages, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of English, College of Foreign Languages, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of English, School of Western Languages and Cultures, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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Möser M, Hermkes R, Filmann N, Harsch SY, Rüttermann S, Gerhard-Szép S. Does prior knowledge affect interaction dynamics and learning achievement in digital problem-based learning? A pilot study. GMS J Med Educ 2023; 40:Doc69. [PMID: 38125896 PMCID: PMC10728665 DOI: 10.3205/zma001651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Objective Previous research on problem-based learning (PBL) describes that videotaped observations develop meaningful insights into cognitive processes in tutorial groups. Analysis regarding the amount of prior knowledge on learning achievement has not been investigated in medical education so far, although both are key factors of PBL success. Thus, we intended to analyse videos of digital problem-based learning (dPBL) sessions, focusing on knowledge acquisition and interaction dynamics among groups with different levels of prior knowledge to reveal any distinctions. Methods This study employed a pilot design by dividing 60 dental students into twelve subgroups with less or more prior knowledge, determined by a pre-semester multiple choice test (MCQ). The groups engaged in videotaped dPBL cases, which were examined regarding group interactions and tutor effectiveness. The learning achievement was assessed through a post-semester MCQ, an oral and practical exam. Results The video analysis showed that dPBL groups with less prior knowledge achieved significantly higher tutor effectiveness and group interaction utterances, but that the percentage of time in which utterances occurred was similar in both groups. Related to the MCQ results, the students with less prior knowledge learned four times more than those with profound previous abilities, but no significant difference was found in the results of the oral exam and practical exam. Conclusions The interaction dynamics in dPBL depend on the group's amount of prior knowledge. Especially groups including participants with less prior knowledge seemed to benefit from dPBL in comparison to groups with more prior knowledge. The dPBL groups acquired knowledge in different ways during the courses but, finally, all students arrived at a similar level of knowledge.
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- Martin Möser
- Goethe University Frankfurt, Department of Operative Dentistry, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Goethe University Frankfurt, Department of Business Ethics and Business Education, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Goethe University Frankfurt, Department of Biostatistics and Mathematical Modelling, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Goethe University Frankfurt, Department of Operative Dentistry, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Goethe University Frankfurt, Department of Operative Dentistry, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Goethe University Frankfurt, Department of Operative Dentistry, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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Günter T. Problem-based learning (PBL) application in 'metabolic syndrome (MetS)' among common diseases of the modern age: A case study. Biochem Mol Biol Educ 2023; 51:616-626. [PMID: 37565593 DOI: 10.1002/bmb.21773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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The present study was to teach metabolic syndrome (MetS) disease through a scenario developed according to the problem-based learning (PBL) approach in the biochemistry class. The study was designed as a single group pre-test and post-test research. The study group consisted of first-year students (N = 183) from the nursing department within the health sciences faculty of a state university in Turkey. The study findings indicated that PBL increased students' understanding and learning performances about MetS. It may be suggested that those learned by the scenario developed according to the PBL are effective in learning about the MetS.
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- Tuğçe Günter
- Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques, Ahmet Erdogan Vocational School of Health Services, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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Kim E, Yoon JY, Woo K, Kim A, Kim H, Lee J. Development and evaluation of a problem-based learning simulation module for home-visit nursing. Public Health Nurs 2023; 40:857-867. [PMID: 37551850 DOI: 10.1111/phn.13244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Although home-visit healthcare programs in Korea are expected to expand, providing hands-on experience to nursing students may be limited. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a problem-based learning (PBL) simulation module that reflects home-visit healthcare services provided by public health centers for pre-frail older adults. DESIGN AND SAMPLE The simulation module, including PBL as prebriefing, was developed by the researchers and revised based on expert reviews. The module was evaluated using a mixed-method embedded one-group post-test-only design with focus group interviews (FGIs). Quantitative data (n = 29) were collected between April and June, 2021. FGIs (n = 10) were conducted twice in June 2021, and qualitative data were analyzed using an inductive content analysis approach. RESULTS The average score of the Simulation Design Scale was 4.67 ± 0.36. The overall mean score of the Educational Practices Questionnaire was 4.75 ± 0.37. Three themes emerged from the FGIs: immersive learning experience, changes in perspective on nursing, and enhanced nursing competency. CONCLUSION This PBL-based simulation module was evaluated as a systematic learning process in which nursing students could become self-directed learners, interacting and collaborating with colleagues, instructors, and environments. The module encourages them to practice home visit services.
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- Eunjoo Kim
- College of Nursing, Jeju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea
- Health and Nursing Research Institute, Jeju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Center for Human-Caring Nurse Leaders for the Future by Brain Korea 21 (BK 21) Four Project, College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Center for Human-Caring Nurse Leaders for the Future by Brain Korea 21 (BK 21) Four Project, College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Catholic University of Pusan, Busan, Republic of Korea
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Nichat A, Gajbe U, Bankar NJ, Singh BR, Badge AK. Flipped Classrooms in Medical Education: Improving Learning Outcomes and Engaging Students in Critical Thinking Skills. Cureus 2023; 15:e48199. [PMID: 38054140 PMCID: PMC10694389 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.48199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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The flipped classroom (FC) model involves students independently acquiring knowledge before in-person class sessions, during which they engage in active discussions and problem-solving. Various methods to implement FC are quizzes, e-content, case-based learning, problem-based learning, and reading assignments. The advantages of the FC approach included improved student preparation, active participation, and the promotion of critical thinking skills. Some disadvantages identified are technical problems like internet connection, improper planning and preparation, which increases teacher workload, and lack of self-motivation. This review underscores the potential of the FC approach to improve medical education by promoting independent learning, active participation, and deeper understanding. Consideration of factors such as curriculum design, faculty development, technological infrastructure, and student readiness is vital for successfully implementing the FC model. Balancing self-directed study with meaningful face-to-face interactions remains crucial to harnessing the full benefits of this innovative approach. By leveraging technology and student-centered methods, medical educators can create an enriched learning experience that positively influences future healthcare professionals.
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- Adwait Nichat
- Medical Education, Datta Meghe Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Nagpur, IND
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- Anatomy, Datta Meghe Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Nagpur, IND
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- Microbiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, IND
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- Anatomy, Datta Meghe Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Nagpur, IND
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- Microbiology, Datta Meghe Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Nagpur, IND
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Ali K, Du X, Lundberg A. Does problem-based learning facilitate enactment of learner agency in undergraduate dental curricula? A Q study. Eur J Dent Educ 2023; 27:823-832. [PMID: 36349742 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Addressing a literature gap on leaner agency in health profession education, this study explores students' perceptions on which aspects of a problem-based learning (PBL) environment cradle their leaner agency enactment. METHODS Thirty-eight students from a newly established undergraduate dental medicine programme in Qatar participated in the study. Q methodology was adopted to collect and analyse data both qualitatively and quantitatively. A 40-statement Q-set was established based on a proposed conceptual framework of learner agency in PBL, including three dimensions-intrapersonal, behavioural and environmental. RESULTS Q methodological factor analysis identified four significantly different student viewpoints, which underscored participants' enactment of learner agency addressing the intrapersonal, behavioural and environmental dimensions of the conceptual framework. Despite differences in opinion regarding sources of learner agency, the four student viewpoints unanimously underscore the importance of PBL facilitators' expertise to nurture and develop agency amongst undergraduate students. Post-sorting qualitative data further confirmed the quantitative analysis. Time constraints and workload were identified as the main challenges by the participants. CONCLUSIONS This study explored enactment of learner agency as perceived by undergraduate dental students in a PBL curriculum. The findings of this study provide new insights into participants' subjective understanding of learner agency in a PBL curriculum in dentistry. Structured support is needed for students having no prior PBL experiences to develop their learner agency at both intrapersonal and behavioural (self-regulated learning) dimensions, and to ensure they interact with their learning environment proactively.
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- Kamran Ali
- Qatar University,QU Health, College of Dental Medicine, Doha, Qatar
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- Aalborg UNESCO Center for PBL, Department of Planning, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of School Development and Leadership, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden
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Chu M, Xu L, Liu Y, Ye H, Zhang Y, Xue Y, Li Y, Gao X, Hao J, Wang L, Guo Q, Wang Y. Interprofessional education in problem-based learning: A frontier form of PBL in medical education. J Educ Health Promot 2023; 12:376. [PMID: 38144018 PMCID: PMC10743944 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_62_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Interprofessional education (IPE) aims to educate healthcare students to improve collaboration and the quality of care. The delivery of IPE through a problem-based learning (PBL) setting appears to hold good validity. However, there are few studies that show the value of combining these two teaching modes. MATERIALS AND METHODS The research was a longitudinal intervention study. A total of 360 students were randomly divided into three interprofessional PBL (IPBL) groups that mixed nursing, pharmacy, and clinical medical students and three uniprofessional PBL (UPBL) groups that consisted of a single profession. An improved Attitude and Learning Ability Questionnaire (ALAQ) was used to measure the improvement in attitudes toward interprofessional cooperation and learning outcomes. The tutorial session and final examination grades were compared between IPBL and UPBL by Chi-square tests and Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel tests. Cronbach's α analysis was calculated to assess the validity and reliability. Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the questionnaire was 0.887, demonstrating high levels of reliability (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.842 0.916). RESULTS According to Chi-square tests and Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel tests, we observed the student's positive attitudes toward interprofessional collaboration and the student's role awareness in the IPBL students was increased compared with UPBL students. In addition, a great majority of IPBL students felt that they had improved their self-learning ability and maintained a high enthusiasm for learning during the course. CONCLUSION Our study found that the IPBL teaching model was more effective than the UPBL teaching model in healthcare student's positive attitudes toward interprofessional collaboration and learning outcomes.
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- Ming Chu
- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, NHC Key Laboratory of Medical Immunology (Peking University), Beijing, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, NHC Key Laboratory of Medical Immunology (Peking University), Beijing, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, NHC Key Laboratory of Medical Immunology (Peking University), Beijing, China
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- Department of Immunology, Hunan Polytechnic of Environment and Biology, Hengyang, China
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- Teaching Office, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Immunology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, NHC Key Laboratory of Medical Immunology (Peking University), Beijing, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, NHC Key Laboratory of Medical Immunology (Peking University), Beijing, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, NHC Key Laboratory of Medical Immunology (Peking University), Beijing, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, NHC Key Laboratory of Medical Immunology (Peking University), Beijing, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, NHC Key Laboratory of Medical Immunology (Peking University), Beijing, China
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- Student Office, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, NHC Key Laboratory of Medical Immunology (Peking University), Beijing, China
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Bestetti RB, Durand MDT, Couto LB, Faria-Jr M, Fumagalli HF, Silva VMR, Romão GS, Furlan-Daniel R, Garcia ME, Ferri SMN, Reis ACS, Jorge-Neto SD, Geleilete TJM. A Comparison of the Academic Achievement at the End of the Medicine Undergraduate Degree Program Between Students Who Only Used the University Admission Test and Those Who Used the University Admission Test Plus Marks from the High School National Exam (ENEM) at a Single Brazilian Center. Adv Med Educ Pract 2023; 14:1185-1190. [PMID: 37885705 PMCID: PMC10599246 DOI: 10.2147/amep.s372822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Purpose The role of marks in the University Admission Test (UAT) plus the marks from pre-university academic records in predicting academic achievement at the end of the Medicine undergraduate degree program is not completely known. This study was undertaken to compare the performance of marks in the UAT alone with those of the UAT plus marks from the National High School Exam (ENEM in Brazil) regarding students' outcomes at the end of the Medicine undergraduate degree program. Methods Fifty-one (51) students from the last semester (12th) of our Medicine undergraduate degree program were included in the study. They were divided into a group of those who used the marks obtained in the UAT plus the marks obtained in the ENEM (ENEM group, n=9), and those who only used the marks in the UAT (non-ENEM group, n=42). We compared the academic achievement of the non-ENEM group with that of the ENEM group regarding the mean marks obtained in the clerkship, in the Progress Test (PT), and in the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). Results The mean scores obtained in the disciplines of the clerkship were higher in the non-ENEM group compared to the ENEM group (7.32 ± 0.41 vs 6.98 ± 0.31, p= 0.01). Both groups obtained similar mean marks in the OSCE and in the PT. A moderate correlation was observed between the marks in the clerkship with those of the UAT from the non-ENEM group (p=0.00006; r=0.45). Conclusion Marks of the UAT alone appear to be associated with a higher academic achievement in the clerkship than marks of the UAT plus scores obtained from the ENEM at the end of the Medicine undergraduate degree program.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto city, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto city, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto city, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto city, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto city, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto city, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto city, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto city, Brazil
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Smith-Turchyn J, Hamilton J, Harris JE, Wojkowski S. Evaluation of virtual problem-based tutorials in healthcare professional education. Disabil Rehabil 2023:1-8. [PMID: 37837336 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2269841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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PURPOSE To explore student and tutor perspectives on the learning efficacy of virtual, compared to in-person, problem-based tutorial (PBT) in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and speech-language pathology health professional programs. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a quality improvement study using a cross sectional survey at a single institution. Separate student and tutor surveys were disseminated online. Students received the survey at two timepoints, tutors received the survey at one timepoint. Descriptive statistics summarized quantitative survey questions. Chi-squared or Fischer's Exact analyses explored differences between in-person and virtual PBT. Exploratory analyses determined if associations amongst programs and/or between cohorts existed on variables of interest. Open-ended survey questions were analyzed using content analysis. RESULTS A total of 241 students and 85 tutors completed the survey. Results demonstrate most students and tutors were satisfied with the use of virtual tutorials (77%; 89% respectively) and felt that they were effective in exploring content within the PBT course. However, students in the most recent cohort rated virtual tutorials more highly (p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Virtual modes of PBT were successful in achieving course objectives and led to high satisfaction in users. Health professional programs can use this information when designing virtual problem-based tutorial courses in the post-pandemic era.
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- Jenna Smith-Turchyn
- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Adhikari Yadav S, Poudel S, Pandey O, Jaiswal DP, Malla BP, Thakur BK, Gautam S, Pandey SR. Performance and preference of problem-based learning (PBL) and lecture-based classes among medical students of Nepal. F1000Res 2023; 11:183. [PMID: 38515509 PMCID: PMC10955184 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.107103.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Background: PBL (problem based learning) is new active learning educational strategy that has been extensively tested and used in recent years. Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS) is one of medical schools from Nepal, a Low Income Country (LIC) implementing PBL for undergraduate medical education. This study aims to compare PAHS students' understanding and knowledge retention when taught through PBL and lecture-based classes and compare students' perceptions of PBL and lectures in medical education. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of medical students of a PBL based medical school in Nepal, a non-Western low-income country. Ethical approval was given by the institutional research committee of the Patan Academy of Health Sciences. Understanding and knowledge retention was assessed with 50 vignette-based multiple-choice questions, half of which were taught through PBL sessions, and the remaining half were taught in didactic lectures during basic science years of medical school. A separate pre-validated perception questionnaire was used to assess students' preferences regarding PBL and lectures. Results: Out of 107 students, 99 participated in the understanding and knowledge retention questionnaires and 107 completed perception questionnaires. Understanding and knowledge retention of students was found to be the same for topics taught by PBL and lectures, with median scores of 17 and s16, respectively. PBL were mostly preferred for the physiology (59.81%), pathology (51.40%) and pharmacology (53.27%) concepts, and lectures were mostly preferred for the anatomy (78.50%), biochemistry (45.79%), and microbiology (42.99%) topics. Students wanted the same concepts to be taught through both PBL and lectures, especially for anatomy. Conclusions: Understanding and knowledge retention is the same for topics taught by either PBL or lectures during the basic science years of undergraduate medical education. Students prefer PBL for physiology, pathology, and pharmacology-related concepts, conventional didactic lecture for physiology and microbiology, and a combination of lecture and PBL sessions for anatomy.
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- Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Lee J, Son HK. Effects of electronic fetal monitoring simulation with problem-based learning on nursing students' performance confidence, clinical judgment, and knowledge. Jpn J Nurs Sci 2023; 20:e12539. [PMID: 37122100 DOI: 10.1111/jjns.12539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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AIM This study aimed to determine the effects of an electronic fetal monitoring simulation with problem-based learning (EFM SPBL) program based on the Clinical Judgment Model. METHODS Third-year nursing students were randomly allocated to the control (n = 46) or experimental groups (n = 46). The control group participated in the conventional clinical practice, while the experimental group participated in the EFM SPBL program. The students completed a structured questionnaire on Google surveys. RESULTS Nursing performance confidence (t = 10.72, p < .001) and clinical judgment (t = 2.53, p = .015) increased significantly in the experimental group. CONCLUSIONS This study recognized improvement in students' clinical judgment in the context of learning transfer. A standardized SPBL with various cases is recommended.
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- Jeongim Lee
- Department of Nursing, Yong-in Arts & Science University, Yongin, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Eulji University, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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Singh A, Kumari A, Kumari A, Juhi A, Dhanvijay AKD, Pinjar MJ, Mondal H, Gupta P. Comparing the Efficacy of Individual Approaches and Team-Based Approaches in Solving Clinical Case Vignettes. Cureus 2023; 15:e47796. [PMID: 38021764 PMCID: PMC10676623 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.47796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background Clinical case vignettes are a widely adopted pedagogical approach in medical education. The cases may be presented to students with a closed response option for objectivity. While solving clinical cases has demonstrated its effectiveness in enhancing medical students' clinical reasoning, there is an ongoing debate regarding the most effective approach: individual problem-solving or team-based problem-solving. Objective To observe and compare the score obtained from individual clinical problem-solving approaches versus team-based clinical problem-solving approaches. Methods After obtaining consent, a total of 100 students were randomly selected for the study. The participants were divided into two groups: an individual approach group (IAG) (n=25) and a team-based approach group (TAG) comprising 25 groups of three students each. Both groups were presented with a set of 10 clinical problems, each requiring a closed-answer response of "yes", "no", or "don't know". The participants' responses were recorded and analyzed to evaluate their problem-solving efficacy. Results A total of 25 responses were obtained from 25 students from the IAG group and 25 responses from 25 groups from the TAG group. There was no difference between the score in IAG (7.44±1.12) and TAG (7.52 1.66) p-value=0.58. There was no difference between individual scores in 10 questions between IAG and TAG groups. Conclusion The study found no significant score differences between individual and team-based clinical case-solving groups. Hence, for the objective type of case-solving pattern used in this study, a team-based approach may not be necessary. Further research is needed to explore factors for such findings in future studies.
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- Amita Singh
- Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, Jharkhand, IND
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- Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, Jharkhand, IND
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- Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, Jharkhand, IND
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- Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, Jharkhand, IND
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- Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, Jharkhand, IND
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- Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, Jharkhand, IND
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- Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, Jharkhand, IND
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Ren S, Li Y, Pu L, Feng Y. Effects of problem-based learning on delivering medical and nursing education: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs 2023; 20:500-512. [PMID: 37280784 DOI: 10.1111/wvn.12663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is still a lack of high-level evidence on the effects of problem-based learning (PBL) in general medical and nursing education. AIMS We aimed to summarize current evidence on the effects of PBL in delivering medical and nursing education from randomized controlled trials (RCTs). METHODS A systematic search was performed in MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Library, and CINAHL Complete. RCTs that assessed the effects of a PBL module in delivering medical education were eligible. Outcomes included knowledge, performance, and satisfaction. The risk of bias was assessed according to Cochrane handbook guidelines. Standardized mean differences with 95% confidence intervals of each outcome between PBL and control groups were pooled using a random-effects model. RESULTS In all, 22 RCTs with 1969 participants were included. Both pooled analyses of changes in scores compared with baseline and absolute post-interventional scores favored PBL module in knowledge and performance. The satisfaction degree was also higher in participants receiving PBL methods. Publication bias might exist in satisfaction; however, not in knowledge and performance. Eleven of the 22 studies were assessed as having a high risk of bias. LINKING EVIDENCE TO ACTION Compared with traditional lecture-based modules, PBL delivered medical education in different medical science specialities more efficiently from both theoretical knowledge and practice skill perspectives. The feedback from participants receiving PBL methods was more positive than that from those receiving traditional methods. However, the high heterogeneity and low quality of the included studies prevented drawing definite conclusions.
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- Song Ren
- Department of Nephrology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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Adongo PR, Epuitai J, Mpagi JL, Nekaka R, Lyagoba I, Odula J, Oboth P. "No PBL is better than online PBL": Qualitative exploration regarding the perceived impact of online problem-based learning on nursing and medical students' learning during COVID-19 lockdown. Res Sq 2023:rs.3.rs-3296163. [PMID: 37790310 PMCID: PMC10543252 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3296163/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic and its restrictions increased the adoption of online learning even in low-income countries. The adoption of online teaching methods may have affected teaching and learning, particularly in settings where it was used for the first time. This study was conducted to explore the perceptions of medical and nursing students regarding the impact of online delivery of problem-based learning (PBL) on students learning and academic performance during COVID-19 imposed restrictions. Methods and materials This was a qualitative study among fourth and fifth-year nursing and medical undergraduate students at Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences. Four focused group discussions were conducted and the interviews focused on students' perceptions, experiences, and attitudes toward the PBL process conducted online and its likely impact on their learning. Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis was used for qualitative data analysis. Results Four themes were identified that represented perceptions of online PBL on learning: transition to online learning; perceived benefits of online learning; limited learning and poor performance; and lost soft and practical skills. During the initial stages of introduction to online PBL learning, students transitioning to online had to adapt and familiarize themselves with online learning following the introduction of online learning. Students perceived that learning was less online compared to face-to-face sessions because of reduced learner engagement, concentration, motivation, peer-to-peer learning, and limited opportunities for practical sessions. Online learning was thought to increase students' workload in the form of a number of assessments which was thought to reduce learning. Online tutorials were perceived to reduce the acquisition of soft skills like confidence, communication, leadership, and practical or clinical skills. While learning was thought to be less during online teaching, it was noted to allow continued learning during the lockdown, to be flexible, enhance self-drive and opportunity for work, solve infrastructure problems, and protect them from COVID-19 infection. Conclusion Generally, online learning enabled continuity and flexibility of learning. However, online PBL learning was perceived to be less engaging compared to traditional classroom-based PBL. Online PBL was seen to deter students from acquiring critical generic and clinical skills inherently found in traditional PBL. Innovative pedagogical measures should be adopted to avoid reduced learning noted in the online teaching methods to ensure the successful adoption of online teaching and learning in the post-COVID-19 era.
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Chen Q, Li X, Zhao D, Ning Y, Hao J. [Teaching reform and practice of "food enzymology and enzyme engineering" based on cutting-edge researches]. Sheng Wu Gong Cheng Xue Bao 2023; 39:3530-3539. [PMID: 37622378 DOI: 10.13345/j.cjb.230037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Food enzymology and enzyme engineering is an important professional course of food science. The course includes the basic theory of enzymology, enzyme engineering technology and the application of enzymes in food industry. Considering the knowledge gap between the teaching contents and the cutting-edge researches, the team constantly adjusted and optimized the course contents to enable students to keep up with state-of-the-art progress by carefully mining the cutting-edge researches. Taking cutting-edge researches as the breakthrough point, we explored the problem-based learning (PBL) teaching model under the guidance of outcome-based education (OBE) concept, and highlighted the importance of the teacher-student and student-student interactions to improve students' enthusiasm and participation. A diversified assessment system was established to evaluate the performance of students in the learning process. The teaching reform consolidated the basic knowledge and expanded the academic frontiers, and fostered students' ability in analyzing problems, designing solutions and achieving team communication. The course may give new insights into the teaching reform of food enzymology and enzyme engineering and other related courses.
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- Qijia Chen
- College of Food and Biology, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, Hebei, China
- Functional Food Technology Innovation Center, Shijiazhuang 050018, Hebei, China
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- College of Food and Biology, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, Hebei, China
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- College of Food and Biology, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, Hebei, China
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- College of Food and Biology, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, Hebei, China
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- College of Food and Biology, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, Hebei, China
- Functional Food Technology Innovation Center, Shijiazhuang 050018, Hebei, China
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Mason A, Jang C, Khatskevich K, George Z, Streitmatter C, McGlawn-McGrane B, Dominguez Rieg J. Effectiveness of Near-Peer-Taught Case Reviews on Students' Confidence in National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Exams. Cureus 2023; 15:e43661. [PMID: 37719592 PMCID: PMC10505073 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Introduction A key element to a first-year medical student's (MS1) education is guidance and practice in applying anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment concepts to clinical vignettes. One potential solution to providing effective clinical reasoning training is the involvement of second-year medical students (MS2s) in small group sessions as teachers to provide more personalized instruction via case-based learning sessions. Near-peer teaching has been shown to benefit students' confidence in learning and improve test scores. Similarly, case-based learning is heavily associated with an improved understanding of complex topics. As such, this study assessed the efficacy of near-peer teaching with concomitant case-based style presentations on improving the comfort of MS1s with their understanding of the curriculum content and their comfort with applying their knowledge to clinical scenarios. Methods This randomized controlled crossover trial included several small-group study sessions, each consisting of five MS1s and led by an MS2 who reviewed selected clinical cases in a standardized slide decks. The control arm was provided the same slide decks but did not participate in the MS2-led sessions. During the first course, students were assigned to either the control or intervention group and then crossed over to the opposite group (control to intervention and vice versa) in every subsequent course. Comfort with the curriculum material was then assessed through pre and post surveys, with the post surveys administered after the MS1s took their final NBME examination for that course. Results The study was cut short due to COVID-19 precautions limiting in-person sessions. Nevertheless, the post survey demonstrated an increased understanding of pathological concepts for the intervention group compared to the control group. Conclusions Future work on near-peer group study sessions should enroll a larger sample size with measures to improve the response rate to better test whether near-peer-led case reviews had a significant effect on students' understanding of anatomical concepts and confidence during NBME examinations.
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- Ashley Mason
- Medical School, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA
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- Medical School, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, USA
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- Medical School, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, USA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, USA
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Solano J, Zuniga Gutierrez M, Pinel-Guzmán E, Henriquez G. Barriers and Solutions to Successful Problem-Based Learning Delivery in Developing Countries - A Literature Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e43187. [PMID: 37692650 PMCID: PMC10485879 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Problem-based learning (PBL) was introduced in the 1960s as an alternative to traditional teacher-centered and discipline-based preclinical medical education. A literature review was conducted to explore the barriers and solutions to successful PBL uptake and delivery in developing countries. The review involved the search of articles and scientific studies on PubMed, The Lancet, and Scielo. The review focused on the medical education literature, using as a primary search criterion "problem-based learning" in combination with "developing countries" and "education". The search was limited to articles in Spanish and English published between 2011 and November 2021, except for three articles due to their relevance to the subject. Faculty development programs are the cornerstone when implementing a new methodology in developing countries. Early career development, PBL methodology, and the available assessment options should be the primary learning objectives of these programs. Stakeholders will need to plan using available resources following the experience of other countries and institutions encouraging collaborative development. Evaluation and assessment will be crucial to understand the impact of PBL, and considerations should be taken to implement an integrated curriculum. Medical Education Research should be encouraged, appraised, and disseminated to improve evidence-based decision-making, creating a constant development cycle. PBL is innovative and represents many unanswered questions that will develop in the following decade as more schools implement new methodologies and Research on PBL.
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- Jhiamluka Solano
- Cardiology, Scunthorpe General Hospital, North Lincolnshire, GBR
- Research and Development, Asociación de Educación Médica Hondureña, Tegucigalpa, HND
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- Medicine, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras, Tegucigalpa, HND
- Medicine, Asociación de Educación Médica Hondureña, Tegucigalpa, HND
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Dhanvijay AKD, Pinjar MJ, Dhokane N, Sorte SR, Kumari A, Mondal H. Performance of Large Language Models (ChatGPT, Bing Search, and Google Bard) in Solving Case Vignettes in Physiology. Cureus 2023; 15:e42972. [PMID: 37671207 PMCID: PMC10475852 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.42972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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Background Large language models (LLMs) have emerged as powerful tools capable of processing and generating human-like text. These LLMs, such as ChatGPT (OpenAI Incorporated, Mission District, San Francisco, United States), Google Bard (Alphabet Inc., CA, US), and Microsoft Bing (Microsoft Corporation, WA, US), have been applied across various domains, demonstrating their potential to assist in solving complex tasks and improving information accessibility. However, their application in solving case vignettes in physiology has not been explored. This study aimed to assess the performance of three LLMs, namely, ChatGPT (3.5; free research version), Google Bard (Experiment), and Microsoft Bing (precise), in answering cases vignettes in Physiology. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in July 2023. A total of 77 case vignettes in physiology were prepared by two physiologists and were validated by two other content experts. These cases were presented to each LLM, and their responses were collected. Two physiologists independently rated the answers provided by the LLMs based on their accuracy. The ratings were measured on a scale from 0 to 4 according to the structure of the observed learning outcome (pre-structural = 0, uni-structural = 1, multi-structural = 2, relational = 3, extended-abstract). The scores among the LLMs were compared by Friedman's test and inter-observer agreement was checked by the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Results The overall scores for ChatGPT, Bing, and Bard in the study, with a total of 77 cases, were found to be 3.19±0.3, 2.15±0.6, and 2.91±0.5, respectively, p<0.0001. Hence, ChatGPT 3.5 (free version) obtained the highest score, Bing (Precise) had the lowest score, and Bard (Experiment) fell in between the two in terms of performance. The average ICC values for ChatGPT, Bing, and Bard were 0.858 (95% CI: 0.777 to 0.91, p<0.0001), 0.975 (95% CI: 0.961 to 0.984, p<0.0001), and 0.964 (95% CI: 0.944 to 0.977, p<0.0001), respectively. Conclusion ChatGPT outperformed Bard and Bing in answering case vignettes in physiology. Hence, students and teachers may think about choosing LLMs for their educational purposes accordingly for case-based learning in physiology. Further exploration of their capabilities is needed for adopting those in medical education and support for clinical decision-making.
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- Physiology, Government Medical College, Sindhudurg, Oros, IND
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- Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, Nagpur, IND
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- Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, Deoghar, IND
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- Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, Deoghar, IND
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Surendran G, Sarkar S, Kandasamy P, Rehman T, Eliyas S, Sakthivel M. Effect of life skills education on socio-emotional functioning of adolescents in urban Puducherry, India: A mixed-methods study. J Educ Health Promot 2023; 12:250. [PMID: 37727404 PMCID: PMC10506769 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_434_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND We wanted to assess the effect of life skills education (LSE) and regular curriculum on the self-esteem, self-efficacy, adjustment, and psychosocial functioning of students from co-educational government schools, compared to those receiving only the regular curriculum. The secondary objectives were to study the feasibility of such sessions and identify the factors affecting the effectiveness of the sessions. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a mixed-methods study in government schools of urban Puducherry, India in 2018-2019. The quantitative component was a cluster-randomized trial with activity-based learning methods delivered over 10 sessions in the intervention arm (IA). Differences in outcome variables (self-esteem, self-efficacy, adjustment, psychosocial behavior) between baseline and after intervention in each of the groups were calculated, and the difference-in-differences (DID) technique was applied to account for any natural change in scores over time. Qualitative data were collected through focused group discussions (FGDs) among students and teachers. Analysis was founded on a positivist paradigm with inducto-deductive methodology. RESULTS The mean (SD) age of 258 participants was 13 (1) years in both arms. The mean (SD) difference between baseline and end-line for IA and control arm (CA) was 0.3 (4.4) and - 0.1 (4.0), for self-esteem (P = 0.38), 0.03 (6.0) and - 1.1 (6.1) for self-efficacy (P = 0.12), and - 0.04 (3.5) and - 0.05 (4.3) for adjustment (P = 0.73), respectively. Similarly, the median (interquartile range [IQR]) difference in the conduct problems scale of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire was - 1 (-2, 1) and 0 (-1, 1) (P < 0.01). Five FGDs revealed multiple positive effects on anger management, conduct, self-awareness, and responsible behavior. All 10 teachers viewed life skills education (LSE) positively. CONCLUSIONS LSE positively affects adolescents' socio-emotional functioning, but more extended periods of exposure are needed to demonstrate discernible change. The feasibility of implementation depends on the syllabus and based on health policies.
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- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, JIPMER, Puducherry, India
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- ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, JIPMER, Puducherry, India
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Ding YM, Shen WD, Yang J, He Y, Wang LL, Zhang X. Application of problem-based self-designed experiments in physiology laboratory teaching. Adv Physiol Educ 2023; 47:243-250. [PMID: 36892867 DOI: 10.1152/advan.00196.2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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A physiology laboratory course plays an important role in improving the scientific abilities of medical students. This study involved a teaching reform based on problem-based self-designed experiments in a physiology laboratory course. The study subjects were divided into two groups, i.e., students enrolled in 2019 were assigned to the traditional course control group (n = 146) and students enrolled in 2021 were assigned to the improved course test group (n = 128). Students in the test group were required to conduct self-designed experiments based on the questions for each experimental theme, in addition to completing the specified experimental items. At the end of the course, the differences in academic achievements between the two groups were compared. The results showed that compared to the control group, the students in the test group spent less time finishing the specified experimental items (P < 0.05). More students in the test group obtained good results in the operation assessment for the specified experiments (P < 0.05), and a significant increase in the number of winners in discipline-wise competitions, participants in scientific research projects, and academic publications was observed in the test group. Most of the students in the test group agreed that the self-designed experiment promoted their scientific thinking, helped them better understand theoretical knowledge, and improved their hands-on operation and team cooperation abilities. Our research showed that our teaching reform promoted students' self-directed learning and problem-solving abilities, stimulated their enthusiasm for scientific research, and was conducive to the cultivation of innovative medical talents.NEW & NOTEWORTHY This study involved a teaching reform based on problem-based self-designed experiments in a physiology laboratory course. Students in the test group were required to conduct self-designed experiments based on questions for each experimental theme, in addition to completing the specified experimental items. The results showed that the teaching reform promoted the students' self-directed learning and problem-solving ability, stimulated their enthusiasm for scientific research, and was conducive to cultivating innovative medical talents.
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- Yue-Min Ding
- Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Basic Medicine Sciences, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Basic Medicine Sciences, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Ali K, Daud A, Ba Hattab R, Philip N, Matoug-Elwerfelli M, Anweigi L, Al Khabuli J, Du X. Development of self-regulation amongst dental students in problem-based learning curricula: A qualitative study. Eur J Dent Educ 2023; 27:388-395. [PMID: 35579047 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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AIMS To explore the value of problem-based learning in the development of self-regulation amongst undergraduate dental students. MATERIALS AND METHODS A qualitative approach using focus groups was used to explore the perceptions and experiences of the participants regarding the role of problem-based learning (PBL) in promoting self-regulation in undergraduate dental education. The study was carried out at a newly established dental institution in Qatar. Purposive sampling technique was used to recruit the participants. Invitations to potential participants were sent by e-mail through appropriate professional channels. All focus groups were transcribed verbatim, and data were imported into NVivo 12 and analysed thematically. RESULTS A total of five focus groups were conducted with 37 participants which included 27 females and seven males from two different cohorts. Participants expressed their views on a range of issues related to the self-regulation in problem-based learning and also provided recommendations to enhance the learning experiences of students. PBL was perceived to be an appropriate and effective strategy to support student autonomy in construction of knowledge and developing problem-solving and interpersonal skills. However, the workload of the students can impact adversely on their motivation and time management skills. CONCLUSIONS This study provides useful insights into the concept of self-regulation in problem-based learning environments as perceived by the stakeholders at a newly established dental institution. The findings of this study may offer clarity on how problem-based learning can be best utilised to promote self-regulation in undergraduate dental education.
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- Kamran Ali
- College of Dental Medicine, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Dental Medicine, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Dental Medicine, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Dental Medicine, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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Kardosod A, Rattanakanlaya K, Noppakun L, Meechamnan C, Indratula R, Deechairum S. Developing a blended learning curriculum using a digital notebook application for a surgical nursing practicum: The ADDIE model. Belitung Nurs J 2023; 9:192-197. [PMID: 37469581 PMCID: PMC10353618 DOI: 10.33546/bnj.2324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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Background The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges to nursing practice globally. However, utilizing digital notebook applications to support nursing student practices may be an effective tool for surgical nursing practicum. Objective This study aimed to design a blended learning curriculum for surgical nursing practicum, utilizing a digital notebook platform. Methods This study applied the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model to create a blended learning curriculum for surgical nursing practicum, employing the OneNote application platform. The study included three experts and 90 third-year nursing students who evaluated the model. The study was conducted from July 2021 to March 2022 at the Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results The experts rated the model highly (Mean = 4.33, SD = 0.57). The satisfaction level of the students with the blended learning curriculum using a digital notebook application was also high (Mean = 4.88, SD = 0.31). Conclusion The blended learning curriculum using a digital notebook application for surgical nursing practicum was satisfactory for learners. The results from this research can be applied in online learning or incorporated into nursing clinical practicum curricula during and even post-pandemic. The study results may also serve as an example or a piece of basic information to further develop an advanced online platform for teaching learning, either in Thailand or globally.
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- Apichat Kardosod
- Department of Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Alvarez E, Nichelason A, Lygo-Baker S, Olin S, Whittemore J, Ng Z. Virtual Clinics: A Student-Led, Problem-Based Learning Approach to Supplement Veterinary Clinical Experiences. J Vet Med Educ 2023; 50:147-161. [PMID: 35500194 DOI: 10.3138/jvme-2021-0144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic created an abrupt need for effective remote clinical experiences for senior clinical veterinary students. Subsequently, the authors created virtual clinics. This activity was derived from a problem-based learning (PBL) model wherein students designed clinical cases and participated through virtual role play as clients and clinicians. The purpose of this article is to describe virtual clinics and to report data from focus groups of participating students and faculty facilitators from two institutions regarding the positive and negative aspects of the shift in practice. A few common emerging themes included that case rounds were fun and engaging, students could learn at their own pace, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities had perceived value. Themes are reflected against the pedagogical literature to draw out areas that resonated. Students felt this activity was more engaging than listening to a discussion of a case they had no ownership of, and facilitators agreed that the peer-to-peer interactions added to student engagement. Additionally, students developed deeper knowledge about the underlying disease process and clinical presentation of their case, which required independent and self-directed learning, enabling students to think about a case from a client's perspective. By participating in these activities, students developed skills of classroom-to-clinic transitional value. While virtual clinics should not replace in-person clinical experiences, this activity might be useful to facilitate students' transition from a structured classroom setting to a less-structured clinical experience.
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- Elizabeth Alvarez
- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706 USA
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706 USA
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- Surrey Institute of Education, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH UK
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, 2407 River Dr., Knoxville, TN 37996 USA
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- Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, 2407 River Dr., Knoxville, Knoxville TN 37996 USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, 2407 River Dr., Knoxville, TN 37996 USA
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Benítez-Chavira LA, Zárate-Grajales RA, Moreno-Monsiváis MG, Vite-Rodríguez CX, Hernández-Rosales CM, Brito-Carbajal CE. The effect of Problem-Based Learning on Care Management skills: A quasi-experimental study. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 2023; 31:e3866. [PMID: 36995854 PMCID: PMC10077837 DOI: 10.1590/1518-8345.6272.3866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE to assess the preliminary effect of Problem-Based Learning on Care Management skills. METHOD a quasi-experimental pre- and post-test conducted with students attending the Bachelor's Degree in Nursing offered by an educational institution. The sample was comprised by 29 (Experimental Group) and 74 (Control Group) students. The Experimental Group solved four scenarios under the Problem-Based Learning method with the 7 steps proposed by McMaster University, in a Care Management program in distance mode. The self-reporting instrument assessed the pre- and post-test Care Management skills in both groups. Mean values were obtained and descriptive and inferential statistics were performed (Student's t, paired t, linear regression). RESULTS the Experimental Group obtained higher scores in analytical, action-related and global skills than the Control Group (p<0.05). No differences were recorded in interpersonal skills or in use of the information. The Control presented no significant differences before and after usual teaching, whereas differences were in fact reported in the Experimental Group (p<0.05). CONCLUSION despite the fact that there is little evidence on the development of Nursing Care Management skills, the current study shows that Problem-Based Learning is an effective and significant method in remote education.
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- Luis Angel Benítez-Chavira
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Escuela Nacional de Enfermería y Obstetricia, Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
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- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Escuela Nacional de Enfermería y Obstetricia, Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
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Tran LK, Lipp MJ. Making competency-based predoctoral orthodontics fun: Introducing Dealodontics. J Dent Educ 2023; 87:385-393. [PMID: 36350297 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.13133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Dealodontics is a card game developed at New York University College of Dentistry for dental students to reinforce and apply basic orthodontic concepts. Dealodontics incorporates clinical photographs and questions to assess students' skills in diagnosis and patient management. The game was designed to be an enjoyable, interactive, and collaborative learning experience, supplementing competency-based instruction. The purpose of this project was to present this novel educational method and to evaluate dental students' engagement and game-playing experience. METHODS The survey was modeled after the "Game Experience Questionnaire" and followed the same methodology collapsing 16 survey questions into eight categories. The 5-point Likert scale was collapsed into a 3-point graduated scale (negative, neutral, and positive). Results were tabulated and scored using methods developed by IJsselsteijn et.al. Comparisons were made between two years: 2019 (N = 385) and 2021 (N = 245). Additionally, students were asked an open-ended question, to list three words to describe the game-playing experience. RESULTS Response rates declined from 72% in 2019 to 50.2% in 2021. Response trends were similar: Positive gameplay experiences (competence, positive affect, immersion, challenge, and learning) and lack of negative experiences (tension/annoyance, negative affect). In the category of flow, 2021 responses were more positive (42.68%) when compared to the responses in 2019 (38.3%). Open-ended responses were similar with "fun" being the most commonly occurring word. CONCLUSIONS Dealodontics is an effective and engaging tool for learning which can be used to supplement traditional methods.
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- Lyndon K Tran
- Department of Orthodontics, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthodontics, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, New York, USA
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Wang X, Sun D, Cheng G, Luo H. Key factors predicting problem-based learning in online environments: Evidence from multimodal learning analytics. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1080294. [PMID: 36814653 PMCID: PMC9939689 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1080294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Problem-based learning (PBL) has been used in different domains, and there is overwhelming evidence of its value. As an emerging field with excellent prospects, learning analytics (LA)-especially multimodal learning analytics (MMLA)-has increasingly attracted the attention of researchers in PBL. However, current research on the integration of LA with PBL has not related LA results with specific PBL steps or paid enough attention to the interaction in peer learning, especially for text data generated from peer interaction. This study employed MMLA based on machine learning (ML) to quantify the process engagement of peer learning, identify log behaviors, self-regulation, and other factors, and then predict online PBL performance. Participants were 104 fourth-year students in an online course on social work and problem-solving. The MMLA model contained multimodal data from online discussions, log files, reports, and questionnaires. ML classification models were built to classify text data in online discussions. The results showed that self-regulation, messages post, message words, and peer learning engagement in representation, solution, and evaluation were predictive of online PBL performance. Hierarchical linear regression analyses indicated stronger predictive validity of the process indicators on online PBL performance than other indicators. This study addressed the scarcity of students' process data and the inefficiency of analyzing text data, as well as providing information on targeted learning strategies to scaffold students in online PBL.
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- Xiang Wang
- Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, China,*Correspondence: Di Sun,
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- Department of Information Technology, The Open University of China, Beijing, China,Engineering Research Center of Integration and Application of Digital Learning Technology, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China
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- School of Educational Information Technology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, Hubei, China,Heng Luo,
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Ko HK, Lin YC, Wang SY, Hsu MT, Yordy M, Tsai PF, Lin HJ. Teaching and learning in interprofessional ethics education: Tutors' perspectives. Nurs Ethics 2023; 30:133-144. [PMID: 36200369 DOI: 10.1177/09697330221122901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ethical dilemmas that arise in the clinical setting often require the collaboration of multiple disciplines to be resolved. However, medical and nursing curricula do not prioritize communication among disciplines regarding this issue. A common teaching strategy, problem-based learning, could be used to enhance communication among disciplines. Therefore, a university in southern Taiwan developed an interprofessional ethics education program based on problem-based learning strategies. This study described tutors' experience teaching in this program. AIM To explore the phenomenon of teaching and learning in interprofessional ethics education for medical and nursing students from the perspectives of tutors. DESIGN Phenomenological qualitative research. METHODS Medical and nursing students completed a 6-week interprofessional ethics education program moderated by either physician or nurse tutors. At the conclusion of the ethics education program, all 14 tutors were invited to participate in focus group interviews. Among them, six tutors (three nursing tutors and three physician tutors) participated in additional individual interviews. All of the contents from the focus group interviews and individual interviews were recorded and transcribed. Using the phenomenological approach, the phenomenon of teaching and learning in interprofessional ethics education were generated. ETHICAL CONSIDERATION The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board. FINDINGS Three themes emerged from the tutors' teaching perspectives, including the instructor's motivation to teach, the use of narrative case scenarios, and the emphasis on improving interprofessional ethics communication. DISCUSSION Problem-based learning creates an interprofessional communication platform in interprofessional ethics education. The phenomenon of value convergence between tutors and students, between different students' professions, and between different students' professional maturities is observed. CONCLUSION Problem-based learning is an effective teaching strategy for creating a communication platform for interprofessional ethics education. Ethic curriculum should emphasize motivating instructor, use narrative case scenarios, and focus on interprofessional communication.
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- Hsun-Kuei Ko
- College of Nursing, 38023Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, 38023Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Humanities and Education, School of Medicine, 164791Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Humanities and Education, School of Medicine, 164791Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- College of Nursing, 164791Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan
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- College of Nursing, 210832Auburn University, USA
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- Center for Humanities and Arts Education, 15684Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan
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Hund AK, Stretch E, Smirnoff D, Roehrig GH, Snell-Rood EC. Broadening the Taxonomic Breadth of Organisms in the Bio-Inspired Design Process. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:biomimetics8010048. [PMID: 36810379 PMCID: PMC9944075 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8010048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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(1) Generating a range of biological analogies is a key part of the bio-inspired design process. In this research, we drew on the creativity literature to test methods for increasing the diversity of these ideas. We considered the role of the problem type, the role of individual expertise (versus learning from others), and the effect of two interventions designed to increase creativity-going outside and exploring different evolutionary and ecological "idea spaces" using online tools. (2) We tested these ideas with problem-based brainstorming assignments from a 180-person online course in animal behavior. (3) Student brainstorming was generally drawn to mammals, and the breadth of ideas was affected more by the assigned problem than by practice over time. Individual biological expertise had a small but significant effect on the taxonomic breadth of ideas, but interactions with team members did not. When students were directed to consider other ecosystems and branches of the tree of life, they increased the taxonomic diversity of biological models. In contrast, going outside resulted in a significant decrease in the diversity of ideas. (4) We offer a range of recommendations to increase the breadth of biological models generated in the bio-inspired design process.
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- Amanda K. Hund
- Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN 55108, USA
- Department of Biology, Carleton College, Northfield, MN 55057, USA
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- Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN 55455, USA
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- Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN 55455, USA
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- Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN 55455, USA
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- Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN 55108, USA
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Schmeltz MT, Ganesh C. Improving the capacity and diversity of local public health workforce to address climate impacts to health through community partnerships and problem-based learning. Front Public Health 2023; 10:1090129. [PMID: 36743166 PMCID: PMC9891370 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1090129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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All aspects of society are affected by our changing climate. Individuals and communities experience the health impacts associated with climate change most every day, whether or not they realize it. Increasing both the knowledge and capacity to respond to the health impacts of climate change will be imperative for future public health leaders. This manuscript will highlight three case studies in how problem-based learning was used by California State University, East Bay's Department of Public Health undergraduate students to address climate change issues for local community and government organizations. The results from problem-based learning collaborations between undergraduate students and community and government organizations have been mutually beneficial and increased the knowledge and workforce capacity of climate and health in the San Francisco Bay Area. The authors believe the use of problem-based learning is an effective model to achieve these goals. Both the students and the community benefit from these experiences and results of projects that enhance an organization's ability to prepare for and respond to climate change in their communities.
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Nomura O, Soma Y, Kijima H, Matsuyama Y. Adapting the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire to the Japanese Problem-Based Learning Context: A Validation Study. Children (Basel) 2023; 10:children10010154. [PMID: 36670704 PMCID: PMC9857421 DOI: 10.3390/children10010154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 12/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly changed medical education, and medical trainees' self-regulation has become more emphasized. In Japan, the concept of self-regulated learning has not been fully applied in health profession education due to a lack of effective measurement tools. We aimed to validate the translated Japanese version of the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire in the context of Problem-Based Learning (J-MSLQ-PBL). The questionnaire employs a seven-point Likert-type scale with 81 items and is categorized into two sections: motivation and learning strategies. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted by using Promax rotation to examine the factor structure of the scale, using the collected data from 112 Japanese medical students. Factor extraction was based on a scree plot investigation, and an item was accepted when the factor loading was ≥0.40. In the motivation section, the extracted factors from the EFA were well aligned with the subscales of the original MSLQ, including "Self-Efficacy for Learning and Performance", "Task Value", "Self-Efficacy for Learning and Performance", "Test Anxiety", "Extrinsic Goal Orientation", and "Intrinsic Goal Orientation". In the learning strategies, the extracted factors poorly matched the structure of the original subscales. This discrepancy could be explained by insufficient translation, the limited sample size from a single medical school, or cross-cultural differences in learning strategies between Western and Japanese medical students. Only the motivation part of the J-MSLQ-PBL should be implemented to measure the competency elements of self-regulated learning in Japan.
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Affiliation(s)
- Osamu Nomura
- Department of Health Sciences Education, Hirosaki University, Hirosaki 036-8562, Japan
- Centre for Community-Based Health Professions Education, Hirosaki University, Hirosaki 036-8562, Japan
- Correspondence:
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- Faculty of Education, Hirosaki University, Hirosaki 036-8560, Japan
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- Department of Health Sciences Education, Hirosaki University, Hirosaki 036-8562, Japan
- Centre for Community-Based Health Professions Education, Hirosaki University, Hirosaki 036-8562, Japan
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- Medical Education Center, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke 329-0498, Japan
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