Problem based learning in chronic disease management: a review of the research.
OBJECTIVE
To determine whether problem based learning (PBL) is an effective educational strategy in chronic disease management.


METHODS
The databases CINAHL, EMBASE, HealthStar, Medline and PubMed were searched for articles which focused on PBL and patient education or patient learning.


RESULTS
Individual studies using PBL as an intervention with chronic disease management reflect significant changes in cognitive and clinical outcomes among individuals experiencing diabetes, asthma, arthritis and coronary artery disease.


CONCLUSIONS
There is a need for more well designed studies that assess the impact of PBL on self-care management of a variety of chronic diseases.


CONCLUSIONS
There is some evidence that PBL is effective in promoting self-care with individuals experiencing diabetes, arthritis, asthma and coronary artery disease.
Williams
Bev
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Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. Beverly.williams@ualberta.ca
Pace
Ana Emilia
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D002908:Chronic Disease; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease; D016208:Databases, Factual; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D012648:Self Care