The effectiveness of problem-based learning in gynecology and obstetrics education in China: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A meta-analysis was conducted to assess the effectiveness of problem-based learning (PBL) in gynecology and obstetrics education in China.

Methods

English and Chinese databases were systematically searched for eligible studies that compared the effects of PBL and traditional teaching methods measuring theoretical knowledge, student satisfaction, clinical operations, and clinical practice scores in gynecology and obstetrics education in China. The authors restricted included studies to randomized controlled trials and performed a meta-analysis. Standardized mean difference (SMD) and risk ratio with 95% confidence interval (CI) were estimated.

Results

A total of 38 randomized controlled trials with 3005 participants were included. Compared with traditional te

SUBMITTER: Bi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7939176 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature