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1. Problem based learning in continuing medical education: A review of controlled evaluation studies.......... 1

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Problem based learning in continuing medical education: A review of controlled evaluation studies
Author: Smits, P B A; J H A M Verbeek; de Buisonje, C D

Publication info: British Medical Journal , International edition 324.7330 (Jan 19, 2002): 153-6.
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Abstract (Abstract): Studying the effectiveness of education is complex,21 22 but we should be able to perform
studies of higher quality than those reviewed here, especially when comparing educational methods. As our
review found, it is apparently not impossible to randomise participants to different educational methods. We
have to do better in defining an educational method and controlling what actually happens in educational
practice. We also have to clarify the aims of our education.

Abstract: Reviews of undergraduate medical education cautiously support the short term and long term
outcomes of problem based learning compared with traditional learning. The effectiveness of problem based
learning in continuing medical education, however, has not been reviewed. This review of controlled evaluation
studies found limited evidence that problem based learning in continuing medical education increased
participants' knowledge and performance and patients' health. There was moderate evidence that doctors are
more satisfied with problem based learning.

Subject: Learning; Continuing education; Medical schools; Effectiveness

MeSH: Education, Medical, Continuing -- standards, Evaluation Studies, Human, Problem-Based Learning --
standards, Randomized Controlled Trials, Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Publication title: British Medical Journal, International edition

Volume: 324

Issue: 7330

Pages: 153-6

Number of pages: 4

Publication year: 2002

Publication date: Jan 19, 2002

Year: 2002

Publisher: BMJ Publishing Group

Place of publication: London

Country of publication: United Kingdom

Publication subject: Medical Sciences

ISSN: 09598146

CODEN: BMJOAE

Source type: Scholarly Journals

Language of publication: English

Document type: Feature, Journal Article

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Accession number: 11799034

ProQuest document ID: 204030596

Document URL: http://search.proquest.com/docview/204030596?accountid=49910

Copyright: Copyright BMJ Publishing Group Jan 19, 2002

Last updated: 2011-09-12

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