Outcomes of jigsaw technique in nurse education: A systematic review and meta-analysis

To determine the effect of Jigsaw technique in nursing education by meta-analysis method.

Innovative methods actively engage students in the learning process, contrasting with the traditional memorization-based methods. Jigsaw technique, as one of these approaches, allows students to collaborate in small groups with the aim of accomplishing a shared learning objective.

A meta-analysis of observational studies.

Google Scholar, Science Direct, Pubmed, Web of Science, ProQuest, Medline, CINAHL and Cochrane Library electronic databases in English was systematically searched from inception from January 2011 to December 2022.

This review used the preferred reporting items for meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The Cochrane Risk-of-Bias (RoB) Tool was used to assess the methodological quality of the included studies. Statistical analysis was conducted with the Comprehensive Meta Analysis (CMA) software.

In the study, 11 studies from 6 different countries were examined. It has been determined that the Jigsaw learning technique in nursing students is a method that enables students to increase their academic success compared with traditional learning methods. In addition, it has been determined because of studies that Jigsaw learning technique is effective in students; interpersonal relations, critical thinking, communication and clinical skills, as well as increasing motivation, self-concept and attitudes such as self-confidence. Funnel plot, Classic Fail-Safe N, Begg-Mazumdar Rank tests showed no publication bias.

As a result of the meta-analysis, it was determined that the Jigsaw technique had a positive effect on the academic achievement, skills and attitudes of nursing students.