Randomized Controlled Study on the Impact of Problem-Based Learning Combined With Large Language Models on Critical Thinking Skills in Nursing Students.
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Abstract
Background: The integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) into nursing education presents a novel approach to enhancing critical thinking skills. This study evaluated the effectiveness of LLM-assisted Problem-Based Learning (PBL) compared to traditional PBL in improving critical thinking skills among nursing students.
Methods: Participants were randomly assigned to either a traditional PBL group (50 nursing students) or an LLM-integrated PBL group (50 nursing students). The California Critical thinking Skills test was used to assess critical thinking skills.
Results: The LLM-integrated PBL group showed a more pronounced increase (0.60 points) in critical thinking skills compared to the PBL group (0.50 points, p < .01). A notable difference was observed in inductive reasoning skills between the PBL group and the LLM-integrated PBL group ( p < .01).
Conclusion: This study provides empirical evidence supporting the use of LLM-assisted PBL as an effective educational strategy in nursing education.
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Nurse Educator, a scholarly, peer reviewed journal for faculty and administrators in schools of nursing and nurse educators in other settings, provides practical information and research related to nursing education. Topics include program, curriculum, course, and faculty development; teaching and learning in nursing; technology in nursing education; simulation; clinical teaching and evaluation; testing and measurement; trends and issues; and research in nursing education.
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