The effects of problem-based learning integration in a course on rational drug use: a comparative study between two Croatian medical schools

Abstract

The style of learning about medicines did not affect students' factual knowledge. Only half of the student cohort felt confident about their ability to prescribe medicines, and few had practiced this skill during their medical training.

Problem-based training for medical students reduces common prescription errors: a randomised controlled trial

“…Several investigations indicate that prescription training is effective in increasing the accuracy and rationality of prescribing practice 19–25 . In order to determine whether problem‐based teaching is also effective in reducing prescription errors in the clinical context, we examined the effects of a teaching module on prescribing.…”

“…Prescription is not only about selecting the best drug for a particular disease. There is some evidence to suggest that the rationality and accuracy of prescription can be enhanced by teaching modules 19–25 . In addition, Garbutt et al.…”

Concept Cartoons Supported Problem Based Learning Method in Middle School Science Classrooms

“…The problem based learning method was first used in medical faculties, thus most of the studies about problem based learning have been conducted in medical faculties (Drake & Long, 2009;Likic et al, 2009). Raupach et al (2010) indicated that using web supported, problem based learning, increases the academic achievements of medical students.…”

Essential diseases in prescribing: A national Delphi study towards a core curriculum in pharmacotherapy education

“…Studies indicate that 8–10% of prescriptions written by junior doctors contain errors, including fatal prescribing mistakes . Moreover, junior doctors report feeling unprepared for their prescribing responsibilities at the time of graduation .…”