title: Problem-based learning in clinical practice facilitating critical thinking.
abstract: Problem-based learning has established a strong reputation within education programs delivered to a wide variety of healthcare professionals. Nevertheless, most accounts of problem-based learning relate to classroom settings, where issues of patient safety and competing demands upon time are not a primary concern. The authors explore ways in which problem-based learning may be utilized within clinical practice to enhance the professional development of nurses. A framework for thinking about problems and professional responses is outlined, and illustrations are drawn from the maternal-child health practice setting.
authors.affiliation: Frimley Park Hospital NHS Trust, Surrey, England.
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Price
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authors.lastname: Price
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003463:Cues; D003479:Curriculum; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007587:Job Description; D019359:Knowledge; D016389:Maternal-Child Nursing / Q000193:education; D017145:Models, Educational; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D009736:Nursing Process; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013850:Thinking