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Problem-Based Learning to Improve Critical Thinking in Obstetric Nursing Students

NCT07373665 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 312

Last updated 2026-01-28

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Summary

This study examined the effect of a problem-based learning (PBL) instructional approach on undergraduate nursing students' learning outcomes in obstetrics health nursing. The intervention was implemented with nursing students at the Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt.

Students participated in structured problem-based learning sessions designed to enhance critical thinking, clinical decision making, and knowledge retention related to maternal and newborn health topics. Learning outcomes were assessed before and after the intervention using validated assessment tools.

The findings of this study aim to provide evidence on the effectiveness of problem-based learning as an educational strategy in nursing education and to inform curriculum development and teaching practices in obstetrics health nursing Course.

Conditions

  • Problem-based Learning in Nursing Education

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Problem-Based Learning (PBL)

A structured problem-based learning instructional approach using standardized clinical case scenarios related to maternal and newborn health nursing. The intervention emphasized active learning, small-group discussion, self-directed learning, clinical reasoning, and facilitated synthesis of evidence-based nursing decisions. Arm Assigned:Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Group

BEHAVIORAL

Traditional Lecture-Based Instruction

Traditional lecture-based instruction delivered through instructor-led teaching and PowerPoint presentations, covering maternal and newborn health nursing topics according to the standard undergraduate nursing curriculum. Arm Assigned:Traditional Lecture-Based Instruction Group

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Helwan University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Eman Atef Elsokary

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Eman Atef Elsokary, PhD · Faculty of Nursing, Helwan University, Egypt

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
21 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-09-20
Primary Completion
2025-12-25
Completion
2026-01-20

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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