Problem-based Learning in Continuing Medical Education——a systemic review of randomized controlled studies

Abstract

Systemic review of all the relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was performed. RCTs were identifiedfrom Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE. Limited evidence showed that problem-based learning in continuingmedical education increased participants' knowledge, performance and patients' health. Moderate evidence also showedthat doctors are more satisfied with problem-based learning. Problem-based learning may work in continuing medicaleducation, however,the evidence is too weak to be recommended. Rigorously large sample, well-designed randomizedcontrolled trials are required.[