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

Full 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.

Author information

Author/s: Smits, P B A (PB); Verbeek, J H A M (JH); de Buisonjé, C D (CD);

Affiliation: Netherlands School of Occupational Health, Amsterdam. p.b.smits(-atsign-)amc.uva.nl

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Meta-Analysis; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: BMJ (Clinical research ed.) (BMJ), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Jan; vol 324 (issue 7330) : pp 153-6

Dates: Created 2002/01/18; Completed 2002/02/13; Revised 2008/11/20;

PMID: 11799034, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00)

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Comments and Corrections

CommentIn: BMJ. 2002 Jan 19;324(7330):126-7. (PMID: 11799017)

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