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Community practitioner students found Problem-Based Learning challenging but beneficial, especially learning collaboratively. This approach supports preparation for specialist roles requiring teamwork in community healthcare.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Education
  • Community Health Practice
  • Pedagogy

Background:

  • Community specialist practitioner programs are crucial for advancing healthcare.
  • Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is an educational approach increasingly used in healthcare training.
  • Evaluating student experiences in PBL is essential for curriculum development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore community practitioner students' experiences with Problem-Based Learning.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of PBL within a post-registration community specialist practitioner program.
  • To identify challenges and benefits of PBL for students preparing for community roles.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study design was employed.
  • Data were collected using self-completion questionnaires.

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  • The study focused on students in a community specialist practitioner program.

    • Main Results:

    • Students reported difficulties in the knowledge acquisition process through PBL.
    • Despite challenges, students valued the collaborative learning opportunities.
    • PBL influenced the knowledge gained by students in the community specialist practitioner program.

    Conclusions:

    • Problem-Based Learning presents a challenging yet rewarding learning experience for community practitioner students.
    • Collaborative learning within PBL is a significant benefit, preparing students for essential community practice.
    • Findings align with experiential learning theory and the demands of modern community healthcare.