PBL improves theoretical knowledge scores in Chinese radiology education compared with traditional teaching (pooled SMD = 1.20)¶
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q3 i3 Pooled analysis of 16 studies (1455 students) showed a significant difference in knowledge scores in favor of PBL over traditional teaching (SMD = 1.20, 95% CI [0.68, 1.71]). → Zhang Song 2018
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Zhang Song 2018¶
Zhang Song, Xu Jiancheng, Wang Hongwei, Zhang Dong, Zhang Qichuan, Zou Liguang. (2018). Effects of problem-based learning in Chinese radiology education: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000010069
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Meta-analysis of 16 controlled studies involving 1455 medical students (PBL group = 727, control group = 728), pooled with a random-effects model because of high heterogeneity (I2 = 95%, P < .00001). The pooled estimate showed "a significant difference in knowledge scores" favoring PBL.
"The analytical results showed a significant difference in knowledge scores (SMD = 1.20, 95% CI [0.68, 1.71]) in favor of PBL, compared with the traditional teaching"
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