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Review
. 2009 Oct;77(1):14-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2009.03.004. Epub 2009 Apr 17.

Problem based learning in chronic disease management: a review of the research

Bev Williams  1 , Ana Emilia Pace
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Review

Problem based learning in chronic disease management: a review of the research

Bev Williams et al. Patient Educ Couns. 2009 Oct.

Abstract

Objective: To determine whether problem based learning (PBL) is an effective educational strategy in chronic disease management.

Methods: The databases CINAHL, EMBASE, HealthStar, Medline and PubMed were searched for articles which focused on PBL and patient education or patient learning.

Results: Individual studies using PBL as an intervention with chronic disease management reflect significant changes in cognitive and clinical outcomes among individuals experiencing diabetes, asthma, arthritis and coronary artery disease.

Conclusion: There is a need for more well designed studies that assess the impact of PBL on self-care management of a variety of chronic diseases.

Practice implications: There is some evidence that PBL is effective in promoting self-care with individuals experiencing diabetes, arthritis, asthma and coronary artery disease.

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