PBL vs LBL alone produces higher excellence rates than PBL+LBL vs LBL in Chinese medical courses¶

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Evidence · 1 study · quant-synthesis r3 · q2
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Subclaims¶

q2 i? In subgroup analyses, the PBL vs LBL comparison yielded a higher excellence rate RR (2.02) than the PBL+LBL vs LBL comparison (RR = 1.57), suggesting exclusive PBL application produces larger excellence-rate gains. → Zhang Yanqi 2015

Evidence¶

Zhang Yanqi 2015¶

Zhang Yanqi, Zhou Liang, Liu Xiaoyu, Liu Ling, Wu Yazhou, Zhao Zengwei, Yi Dali, Yi Dong. (2015). The Effectiveness of the Problem-Based Learning Teaching Model for Use in Introductory Chinese Undergraduate Medical Courses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PLoS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0120884

q2 · i? · quant-synthesis · r3

Subgroup meta-analysis of excellence rates by teaching pattern. The PBL vs LBL subgroup (3 studies) showed RR = 2.02 (95% CI 1.21–3.39) with moderate heterogeneity (I2 = 57%); the PBL+LBL vs LBL subgroup showed RR = 1.57 (95% CI 1.22–2.03).

"random effects model results reveal that the PBL model generated higher course examination excellence rates than the traditional teaching model [RR: 2.02, 95% CI: (1.21, 3.39)]"

Discussion¶

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