Team-Based Learning: a randomized clinical trial in undergraduate nursing

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Nursing Education
• Pedagogy

Background:

• Surgical safety education is crucial for undergraduate nursing students.
• Traditional lecture-based methods may not fully engage students.
• Innovative teaching methodologies are needed to enhance learning outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare the effectiveness of team-based learning (TBL) versus lecture classes in teaching surgical safety.
• To assess nursing students' satisfaction with the TBL methodology.

Main Methods:

• A randomized, controlled, parallel-group clinical trial was conducted.
• Undergraduate nursing students were assigned to either TBL (n=14) or lecture classes (n=11).
• Knowledge was assessed via pre-tests and post-tests; satisfaction was evaluated post-intervention.

Main Results:

• The TBL group demonstrated significantly higher initial knowledge acquisition compared to the lecture group (p<0.002).
• No significant knowledge difference was observed between groups after 30 days.
• Students reported a positive learning experience with the TBL methodology.

Conclusions:

• Team-based learning is an effective pedagogical tool for surgical safety education in nursing.
• TBL empowers students as active participants in their learning process.
• TBL fosters positive learning experiences and initial knowledge gains in nursing students.