PURPOSE OF THE STUDY:
The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review to determine
the effects of problem-based learning on nurse competence.
METHODS:
A systematic review was used as the study design. This method included
defining the research question, searching the relevant databases to access the
relevant literature, analysis of the literature using critical appraisal and checklists,
combining the results by doing a meta-synthesis for qualitative data, a narrative
summary for quantitative data and reporting of the results.
RESULTS:
72591 articles were initially accessed through the databases and, through specific
search criteria, they were narrowed down to eleven (11) articles. These eleven (11)
articles went through critical appraisal by the researcher as a primary reviewer and a
co-reviewer to ensure high quality and rigor of the systematic review. Of these eleven
(11) articles, four (4) qualitative articles and one (1) quantitative article were further
analysed and the data synthesised.
CONCLUSION:
The conclusion of the systematic review was that problem-based learning has
positive effects on nurse competence.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:wits/oai:wiredspace.wits.ac.za:10539/12284 |
| Date | 23 January 2013 |
| Creators | Cartwright, Penelope Janet |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | application/pdf |
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