title: Comparison of problem-based learning and lecture-based learning in midwifery.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Lecturing is the most common teaching method in the medical education. Problem-based learning (PBL) is one of the active and student-oriented learning strategies which have gained attention in the recent decades.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To compare the effect of PBL and lecture-based learning (LBL) on the satisfaction and learning progress of undergraduate midwifery students.
  
  
  METHODS
  Quasi-experimental study.
  
  
  METHODS
  Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamedan, Iran.
  
  
  METHODS
  Fifty-six undergraduate midwifery students in two different classes participated in the study.
  
  
  METHODS
  Randomly, one class (experimental group) received PBL in addition to LBL and the other one (control group) received traditional LBL. "Pregnancy and childbirth", a 2-credit course, was selected for this purpose. Scientific pre-test and post-tests were performed and satisfaction questionnaire was filled in for both groups. A questionnaire to compare PBL and LBL was filled in only for the experimental group. The instruments used in the study were "Demographic data form", "Students' learning progress test", "Student's satisfaction of teaching method", and the "Teaching method evaluation".
  
  
  RESULTS
  Learning progress in PBL group was significantly more than control group. PBL improved application of theory lesson in clinical practice, increased learning motivation and enhanced educational activity in class. There was more satisfaction with PBL method. There was no relationship between the students' satisfaction and learning progress. 81.8% of students considered PBL the more suitable and better method.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  PBL should be applied more in undergraduate midwifery courses. According to these advantages, the quality of midwifery education can be improved via this method.
authors.affiliation: Department of Midwifery, Member of Mother & Child Care Research Center, Nursing & Midwifery College, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
authors.forename: Gita
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sangestani
authors.forename: Mahnaz
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Khatiban
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007492:Iran; D008880:Midwifery / Q000193:education*; D018794:Problem-Based Learning