Attitude and Perception of Undergraduate Medical and Dental Students towards Problem-Based Learning in Karachi

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  • Syeda Saima Qamar Naqvi, Mahrukh, Yasmeen Fatima Zaidi, Badar Akram, Gulmina Saeed Orakzai, Aliya Islam

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https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2023172799

Abstract

Objective: The goal of this study is to assess students' attitudes and perceptions of problem-based learning sessions.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey study was conducted at Medical College of Karachi from February to May 2022 with preclinical medical and dental students. Students' attitudes towards and perceptions of problem-based learning sessions were examined using an electronic questionnaire.. SPSS 21 was used to analyze the data.

Results: Overall, the students had a positive attitude towards all of the items, including self-directed learning, critical thinking, integrating basic concepts into clinical science, identifying knowledge gaps, and improved problem-solving skills. Despite the fact that PBL took a lot of time, the majority of students found PBL interesting.

Conclusion: Most of the preclinical students favored PBL and believe it should be included in the curriculum alongside other teaching methods.

Keywords: Problem-based learning (PBL), Medical students, Dental students, Perception, Attitude

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Syeda Saima Qamar Naqvi, Mahrukh, Yasmeen Fatima Zaidi, Badar Akram, Gulmina Saeed Orakzai, Aliya Islam. (2023). Attitude and Perception of Undergraduate Medical and Dental Students towards Problem-Based Learning in Karachi. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 17(02), 799. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2023172799

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Vol. 17 No. 02 (2023): Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences

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