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Catherine Taglieri1, David Schnee2, Lana Dvorkin Camiel3
1Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice MCPHS University, 179 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115, United States.
Team-based learning (TBL) showed lower long-term knowledge retention compared to traditional lectures, despite initial engagement benefits. This study evaluated over-the-counter knowledge retention one year later.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pharmacy Education
Background:
- Team-based learning (TBL) is increasingly adopted in health professions education.
- Its long-term impact on knowledge retention compared to traditional lecture-based learning requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the long-term effectiveness of TBL versus traditional lecture-based learning.
- To assess knowledge retention and confidence in over-the-counter (OTC) topics one year post-course completion.
Main Methods:
- A comparative survey study was conducted with two student cohorts (lecture vs. TBL) 17 months after course completion.
- Knowledge and confidence regarding OTC topics were assessed via survey and knowledge assessment.
Main Results:
- Knowledge assessment scores were significantly higher in the traditional lecture group (62.9±19.3) compared to the TBL group (54.9±15.7; p=0.001).
- Student demographics and confidence levels were similar between groups.
Conclusions:
- Initial implementation of TBL may result in lower long-term knowledge retention compared to traditional lecture-based learning.
- Further research is needed to optimize TBL for sustained knowledge mastery.
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