title: A team-based learning course on nutrition and lifestyle modification.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To create, implement, and evaluate an elective team-based learning (TBL) course on nutrition and lifestyle modification for pharmacy students.
  
  
  METHODS
  An elective course with 15 contact hours was developed for second-year pharmacy students based on the principles of TBL. Student knowledge gained and satisfaction with the course were measured.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Sixty-two students completed the course. Knowledge about nutrition and lifestyle modification was significantly improved by completing the course (59% and 91%, respectively, p=<0.001). The satisfaction survey instrument had a response rate of 97%, and the majority of students (>85%) responded favorably to the TBL components.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  An elective course using TBL effectively delivered course content while teaching students communication and teamwork skills. The course was well received by students.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacy, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona 85308, USA. epogge@midwestern.edu
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Pogge
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003479:Curriculum; D004512:Education, Pharmacy / Q000379:methods*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005246:Feedback; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D052756:Nutritional Sciences / Q000193:education*; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D013339:Students, Pharmacy / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*
keywords: active learning; lifestyle modification; nutrition; self-directed learning; team-based learning