The Impact of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Lecturing

The present study aimed to compare the effect of education through problem-based learning (PBL) or lectures on behavior, attitude and learning of nursing students.

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Key information

Conditions

Learning

Age range

19 year–23 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

A total of 40 second-year nursing students participated: 20 students in the PBL group and 20 students in the traditional lecture (control) group. The students underwent a one-semester course using the two methods of education

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Students must not have been exposed to PBL

Exclusion criteria

Biased and specific students

Treatment and study plan

PBL

Behavioral

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Tasmania

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Impact of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Lecturing on the Behavior and Attitudes of Iranian Nursing Students: a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT)

Acronym: PBL

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2007
Study completion: 2008
First posted: Sep 4, 2008
Registry last updated: Sep 4, 2008

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