J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2009 Feb;16(1):64-72.

Effects of Problem-Based Learning Combined with Simulation on the Basic Nursing Competency of Nursing Students

• Lee WS
• Cho KC
• Yang SH
• Roh YS
• Lee GY

Abstract

PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to identify the effects of problem based learning (PBL) combined with simulation on the basic nursing competency of nursing students. METHOD: A pretest-posttest design with a nonequivalent control group was used to examine the effects of problem based learning combined with simulation for 9 weeks in a group of 283 nursing students. The PBL group of 141 students participated in PBL classes with simulation, 4 hours a week for 9 weeks compared to control group of 142 students who received the usual fundamental nursing class.
RESULTS
The group that had PBL with simulation showed significant increases in problem solving and self-directed learning competency, although there were no significant changes in communication competency as compared to the control group.
CONCLUSION
The findings of this study demonstrate that PBL with simulation for nursing students may increase problem solving and self-directed learning competency and suggest that utilizing this teaching-learning method may be beneficial as an effective nursing education strategy.

Keyword

Problem-based learning; Simulation; Problem Solving; Communication

MeSH Terms

Education, Nursing
Humans
Learning
Problem Solving
Problem-Based Learning
Students, Nursing