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An initial evaluation of learning units to facilitate problem solving and self‐directed study (portable patient problem pack)
Author(s) -
TAMBLYN R. M.,
BARROWS H. S.,
GLIVA GAYLE
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
medical education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.776
H-Index - 138
eISSN - 1365-2923
pISSN - 0308-0110
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2923.1980.tb02390.x
Subject(s) - problem based learning , computer science , sample (material) , unit (ring theory) , artificial intelligence , psychology , medical education , medicine , mathematics education , chemistry , chromatography
Summary This paper describes the initial evaluation of the portable patient problem pack, a learning unit designed to facilitate the development of problem‐solving skills and stimulate self study. A cross‐over design using two neurological patient problems, each presented in two formats (simulated patient and P4), was used with a sample of twenty‐nine volunteer nursing and medical students. The results indicate that the P4 appears to be feasible and effective in stimulating problem solving and self‐directed study. The suggested concurrent validity, low cost of production, and implementation make it a potentially potent tool for evaluation.