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Table 3 Effects of interventions assessed by questionnaires

From: Problem-based or lecture-based learning, old topic in the new field: a meta-analysis on the effects of PBL teaching method in Chinese standardized residency training

Research indicators

Studies (n)

Sample size (I)

Sample size (C)

ORs

95% CI

Theoretical knowledge mastery

13

543

535

1.26

(1.05–1.52)

Clinical diagnostic thinking

11

502

491

1.42

(1.17–1.72)

Teamwork ability

14

546

537

2.35

(1.65–3.34)

Learning interest

21

775

765

1.49

(1.27–1.74)

Self-directed learning ability

14

562

552

1.32

(0.99–1.77)

Ability to analyze and solve problems

15

489

479

1.60

(1.31–1.95)

Ability to consult documents

2

58

58

1.90

(1.04–3.49)

Satisfaction with teaching

25

859

824

1.34

(1.16–1.55)

Communication ability

3

117

109

1.49

(0.97–2.28)

Hands-on ability

6

157

156

1.39

(0.98–1.96)

Learning efficiency

4

289

281

1.46

(1.13–1.88)