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  • Medical Education
  • Pedagogy
  • Healthcare Professional Training

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  • Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a widely adopted pedagogical approach in medical education.
  • While beneficial, PBL sessions can be disrupted by group dynamics and logistical issues.
  • Understanding these disruptions is crucial for optimizing PBL effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of problems encountered in Problem-Based Learning (PBL) groups.
  • To assess the influence of these problems on student learning.
  • To compare student and tutor perceptions of PBL problem frequency and their hindrance to learning.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 100 third-year MBBS students and 17 PBL tutors at Foundation University Medical College, Islamabad.
  • Participants completed questionnaires to rank identified factors by perceived frequency and level of hindrance to learning.
  • Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 12.

Main Results:

  • Students identified "Dominant student" as the most frequent and hindering problem; tutors identified "Quiet student" as most frequent and "Lack of commitment" as most hindering.
  • Tutors and students showed good agreement on the ranking of most problems and their hindrance, with exceptions noted for "Lateness, absenteeism" and "Personality clash".
  • Despite differing specific concerns, overall perceptions of problem frequency and hindrance were statistically similar between students and tutors.

Conclusions:

  • Student and tutor perspectives on the primary challenges within PBL sessions and their impact on learning show significant alignment.
  • Addressing common issues like "Dominant student" and "Lack of commitment" can improve PBL session functionality.
  • The findings support targeted interventions to mitigate identified problems and enhance the overall PBL experience in medical education.