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Francine D Salinitri1, Alison M Lobkovich2, Brian L Crabtree3
1Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.
A new problem-based learning (PBL) evaluation checklist reliably assesses Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pharmacy Education
Background:
- Problem-based learning (PBL) is a pedagogical approach used in health professions education.
- Assessing individual student performance within a group setting is challenging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To validate a problem-based learning (PBL) evaluation checklist.
- To assess individual Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students' performance in a group.
Main Methods:
- A performance checklist was developed and standardized in 2013.
- Pharmacy students' evaluation scores from 2015-2016 were assessed.
- Data were analyzed using predictive analysis software.
Main Results:
- Seventy facilitators generated 1506 evaluation reports for 191 students over eight PBL cases.
- Interrater reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient) was 0.67, and internal reliability (Cronbach alpha) was >0.7.
- The checklist scores did not correlate with knowledge or problem-solving examination scores, indicating discriminant validity.
Conclusions:
- The unique PBL checklist is a reliable and valid tool.
- It effectively assesses student performance in small group sessions within a PharmD curriculum.
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