Effects of problem-based learning modules within blended learning courses in medical statistics – A randomized controlled pilot study

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dc.citation.spagee0263015
dc.citation.volume17
dc.contributor.authorBukumiric, Zoran
dc.contributor.authorIlic, Aleksandra
dc.contributor.authorPajcin, Mirjana
dc.contributor.authorSrebro, Dragana
dc.contributor.authorMilicevic, Sasa
dc.contributor.authorSpaic, Dragan
dc.contributor.authorMarkovic, Nenad
dc.contributor.authorCorac, , Aleksandar
dc.date.accessioned2023-05-26T07:28:37Z
dc.date.available2023-05-26T07:28:37Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.description.abstractProblem-based learning (PBL) allows students to learn medical statistics through problem solving experience. The aim of this study was to assess the efficiency of PBL modules implemented in the blended learning courses in medical statistics through knowledge outcomes and student satisfaction. The pilot study was designed as a randomized controlled trial that included 53 medical students who had completed all course activities. The students were randomized in two groups: the group with access to PBL modules within the blended learning course (hPBL group) and the group without access to PBL modules–only blended learning course (BL group). There were no significant differences between the groups concerning socio-demographic characteristics, previous academic success and modality of access to course materials. Students from hPBL group had a significantly higher problem solving score (p = 0.012; effect size 0.69) and the total medical statistics score (p = 0,046; effect size 0.57). Multivariate regression analysis with problem solving as an outcome variable showed that problem solving was associated with being in hPBL group (p = 0.010) and having higher grade point average (p = 0.037). Multivariate regression analysis with the medical statistics score as an outcome variable showed the association between a higher score on medical statistics with access to PBL modules (p = 0.045) and a higher grade point average (p = 0.021). All students in hPBL group (100.0%) considered PBL modules useful for learning medical statistics. PBL modules can be easily implemented in the existing courses within medical statistics using the Moodle platform, they have high applicability and can complement, but not replace other forms of teaching. These modules were shown to be efficient in learning, to be well accepted among students and to be a potential missing link between teaching and learning medical statistics. The authors of this study are planning to create PBL modules for advanced courses in medical statistics and to conduct this study on other universities with a more representative study sample, with the aim to overcome the limitations of the existing study and confirm its results.
dc.identifier.doi10.1371/journal.pone.0263015
dc.identifier.urihttps://vaseljena.ues.rs.ba/handle/123456789/210
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherPLOS
dc.sourcePLOS ONE
dc.titleEffects of problem-based learning modules within blended learning courses in medical statistics – A randomized controlled pilot study
dc.typeArticle
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