title: Effects of an online problem-based learning program on sexual health care competencies among oncology nurses: a pilot study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of an online problem-based learning (e-PBL) program that offers multimedia scenarios to develop sexual health care competencies.
  
  
  METHODS
  A pretest–posttest control group design was used with two randomized groups in one Korean tertiary hospital. The sample included 32 RNs who cared for oncology patients. The intervention group completed an e-PBL cycle consisting of eight tutorials.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Nurses in the intervention group scored significantly higher on knowledge than did those in the control group. The intervention group exhibited no significant differences in attitude and practices following the intervention.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The results show the potential of e-PBL to enhance traditional PBL by offering multimedia scenarios in an interactive and flexible learning environment.
authors.forename: Jung-Hee
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Jwa-Seop
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Shin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000193:education*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D056910:Republic of Korea; D012736:Sex Education / Q000592:standards*