Randomized Blinded Control Trial: Comparing Problem-Based Learning and Lecture-Based Learning in Post-Graduation Medical Short Course among Medical Interns in Al Ahsa Saudi Arabia

Abstract Background: The phenomenal development in medical practice in the last years was coincided with medical education advancement. Study aims to compare between problem-based learning and lecture-based learning in post-graduation medical short course among medical interns. Methods: A randomized blinded experimental study was conducted among medical interns at King Abdulaziz Hospital in Al Ahsa in July 2019. A medical subject of “Adolescent health” was explained using problem-based learning method for intervention group and lecture-based learning for comparison group. A validated questionnaire for measuring the attitude of the educational method and pre-posttest multiple-choices questions quizzes were used for both groups. Nor study investigator or participants were aware of the process of randomization and groups’ assignment. Study used the Statistical Package for Social Sciences for data analysis. Results: Total number of medical interns who participated in the study was 14 in every group. Problem-based learning interns noticed that it was stimulating (85.71%), ease (35.71%), useful (71.43%), powering (92.86%) and enlightening (71.43%). However, there was a statistical difference between pre and post scores in lecture-based learning group ( p < 0.001). Mean posttest score of the problem-based learning group was (Mean + SD =13.85 + 3.08) compared to (Mean + SD =16.64 + 1.64) in the lecture-based learning group ( p = 0.01). Also, mean post-pretest score was (Mean + SD =1.35 + 2.76) in the problem-based learning and (Mean + SD =4.21 + 2.42) in the lecture-based learning group (p = 0.01). Conclusions: Lecture-based learning is more effective than problem-based learning in short duration medical courses for post-graduate education medical interns.

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Problem-based learning in undergraduate medical education in Saudi Arabia: Time has come to reflect on the experience

Medical Teacher ◽

10.3109/0142159x.2015.1006608 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 37 (sup1) ◽

pp. S61-S66 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Ali Ibrahim AlHaqwi ◽

Tariq Awad Mohamed ◽

Abdulaziz F. Al Kabba ◽

Sultan S. Alotaibi ◽

Ali M. Al Shehri ◽

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Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Undergraduate Medical Education ◽

Problem Based Learning

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Low rate of non-compliance to antituberculous therapy under the banner of directly observed treatment short course (DOTS) strategy and well organized retrieval system: a call for implementation of this strategy at all DOTS centers in Saudi Arabia

Pan African Medical Journal ◽

10.11604/pamj.2015.21.267.6280 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 21 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Liaqat Ali Chaudhry ◽

Jaffar Al-Tawfiq ◽

Ebtesam Ba-Essa ◽

Asirvatham Alwin Robert

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Retrieval System ◽

Antituberculous Therapy ◽

System A ◽

Short Course ◽

Directly Observed Treatment ◽

Low Rate

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Perception of the faculty regarding problem-based learning as an educational approach in Northwestern Saudi Arabia

Saudi Medical Journal ◽

10.15537/smj.2015.11.12263 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 36 (11) ◽

pp. 1329-1335

Author(s):

Moutasem Aboonq

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Problem Based Learning ◽

Educational Approach ◽

Northwestern Saudi Arabia

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Factors behind orthopedic specialty preference among medical interns in Saudi Arabia

International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries ◽

10.24911/ijmdc.51-1584627422 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 889-895

Author(s):

Saleh Kardm

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Medical Interns

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Recall of Theoretical Pharmacology Knowledge by 6th Year Medical Students and Interns of Three Medical Schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Education Research International ◽

10.1155/2016/5374653 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

A. A. Mustafa ◽

H. A. Alassiry ◽

A. Al-Turki ◽

N. Alamri ◽

N. A. Alhamdan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Medical Students ◽

Problem Based Learning ◽

Medical Schools ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Multiple Choice Questions ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Correct Score ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Learning School

The aim of this research is to provide some insights into the ability of the sixth year medical students and interns to recall theoretical knowledge of pharmacology. A cross-sectional study was conducted among students who graduated from three different medical schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire was distributed to male and female students in 3 different colleges of medicine. The questionnaire included demographic information and ten multiple choice questions (MCQs) on basic pharmacology. Out of the 161 students, there were 39 females (24%) and 122 males (76%). A total of 36 (22%) students studied at a traditional learning school whereas 125 (78%) students studied at problem based learning (PBL) schools. The students were recruited from three universities: KSU, KSAU-HS, and KFMC-COM. In general, 31 students (19%) of the participants scored ≥ 7 out of 10, 77 students (48%) of them obtained a correct score of (4–6) out of 10, and 53 students (33%) scored less than 4. The study showed no statistically significant difference in recalling pharmacology between traditional school and problem based learning school except for those who prepared for exams. Results suggest that pharmacology is a difficult subject. Reevaluations are needed in the way of teaching pharmacology.

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Assessment of knowledge, perception and attitude towards antibiotic resistance among medical interns in Saudi Arabia

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20210027 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 518

Author(s):

Ahmed Albarrag ◽

Nawaf Zaid Almeshari ◽

Abdullah Ameen Alfraih ◽

Abdullah Hassan Alshathry ◽

Abdulaziz Mohammed Alzaydan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Antibiotic Resistance ◽

Antibiotic Use ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical Practitioners ◽

Four Dimensions ◽

Online Study ◽

Validated Questionnaire ◽

Medical Fact ◽

Medical Interns

Background: Antibiotic resistance is a well-established medical fact that affects the clinical course of many infections. There are many risk factors that can contribute to antibiotic resistance clinically. Therefore, it is important to understand the attitude and practice of medical practitioners from their early life career.Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive online study that was done between February and March 2018 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The included participants were medical interns only excluding all other medical students. The questionnaire is made up of four dimensions: Socio-demographic characteristics, antibiotics knowledge, attitude, and perception towards prescribing antibiotics. The questionnaire utilized from a previously validated questionnaire regarding antibiotic use, and the data was analyzed using SPSS, version 21. Results: A total of 292 medical interns completed the questionnaire. Majority of Interns reported that too many antibiotic prescriptions were important contributor to antibiotic resistance. Surprisingly, 55.6% felt that hand hygiene had low importance or was not important at all in compacting antibiotic resistance. Only half of respondents (51%) were sure that their hospitals had antibiotic guidelines, and only 21% of them had acknowledged reading the guidelines or been shown where the hospital’s antibiotic guidelines were kept. The majority of the interns (90.6%) believed that antibiotic resistance is a national problem in Saudi Arabia. Conclusions: There is a noticeable gap between the theoretical part of students’ curricula and clinical practice; students require more education regarding antibiotic prescription, especially about choosing the correct antibiotics, doses, and intervals.

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Factors Influencing Interns’ Satisfaction with the Internship Training Programme Offered at Saudi Medical Schools

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal [SQUMJ] ◽

10.18295/squmj.2020.20.02.012 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 209

Author(s):

Ahmed Al Kuwaiti ◽

Arun V. Subbarayalu

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Internship And Residency ◽

Medical Schools ◽

Training Programme ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Medical Interns ◽

Supervision Relationships ◽

Orientation Training ◽

Academic Year ◽

Internship Training

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the perceptions of medical interns with regards to the internship training programme offered at Saudi medical schools and to explore factors influencing their overall satisfaction with this progamme. Methods: This exploratory study was conducted at four medical schools in Saudi Arabia between July 2017 and June 2018. All medical interns undergoing internship training at the selected medical schools during the 2017–2018 academic year were invited to participate in the survey. A questionnaire covering 10 internship dimensions and including a total of 76 items and one global item was designed to assess the medical interns’ satisfaction with the training programme. Results: A total of 295 interns returned completed questionnaires (response rate: 92%). Overall, the interns’ satisfaction with all 10 internship dimensions was high (mean score: ≥3.6). A multiple regression analysis indicated that various factors were significant predictors of medical interns’ overall satisfaction with the internship training programme, including orientation, training site services, supervision, relationships with their superiors and hospital activities (P <0.050 each). Conclusion: Medical interns were highly satisfied with the internship training programme offered at Saudi medical schools, with various factors found to significantly influence overall satisfaction. The findings of this study may help policymakers in Saudi Arabia to improve the internship training programme so as to ensure medical interns’ overall satisfaction and potentially improve their learning outcomes and clinical training.Keywords: Undergraduate Medical Education; Internship and Residency; Attitudes; Clinical Competence; Saudi Arabia.

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