The training effect of problem-based learning teaching method on the comprehensive competencies of medical students
Objective To investigate the effect of problem-based learning(PBL)teaching mathod on the comprehensive competencies of medical students,such as clinical reasoning,learner autonomy and teamwork skills,and students'overall evaluation of the implementation effect of PBL teaching method(such as the biggest gains and shortcomings).Methods An anonymous questionnaire survey was conducted among students from the"5+3"master's degree program("5+3"students)and the 5-year bachelor's degree program(5-year students)of clinical medicine in Hebei Medical Univarsity,Grade 2020,to assess their satisfaction with the PBL teaching method and the effectiveness of PBL in improving their comprehensive competency.Results of the recovered questionnaires were statistically analysed,with data presented as frequency and percentage.Results A total of 379 questionnaires were distributed,among which 332 valid questionnaires were recovered(87.6%).There were 5 questions for each of the three competencies in the questionnaire,and 1 660 effective answers for each competency.98.7%(1 639/1 660)of the surveyed claimed that PBL improved their clinical reasoning,and the degree of recognition among the"5+3"students and 5-year students was 99.3%(760/765)and 98.2%(879/895),respectively.Meanwhile,98.9%(1 642/1 660)of the surveyed reported that their self-learning skills improved to some extent,and the degree of recognition among the"5+3"students and 5-year students was 99.0%(757/765)and 98.9%(885/895),respectively.In terms of their teamwork skills,98.3%(1 631/1 660)of the surveyed affirmed the benefits of PBL,and the degree of recognition among the"5+3"students and 5-year students was 98.6%(754/765)and 98.0%(877/895),respectively.There were no statistically significant differences in the evaluation results of whether PBL teaching method improved clinical reasoning,learner autonomy and teamwork skills between the"5+3"students and 5-year students(all P>0.05).Students generally thought that clinical reasoning,learner autonomy and teamwork skills have been improved,but there were still shortcomings in PBL teaching method.Conclusions PBL teaching is an effective approach to improve the comprehensive competencies of clinical medical students in Hebei Medical University.More"5+3"students than 5-year students recognized the benefits of PBL approach with respect to their clinical reasoning,learner autonomy and teamwork skills,but these differences were not statistically significant.Medical students with two academic systems generally thought that PBL teaching method improved comprehensive abilities,but it still had some shortcomings.
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