El Problem based learning (PBL ) as a methodological strategy for teaching the nursing process in undergraduate nursing

Abstract

The application of the Nursing Process (PE in Spanish) requires the development of critical thinking skills. One of the pedagogical strategies that enables the acquisition of this ability is Problem Based Learning (PBL) due to its link with meaningful learning. The objective of this investigation was to detect the impact of the implementation of PBL in the resolution of clinical problems, in Nursing students. The sample consisted of 44 students taking Medical-Surgical Nursing course. The research is part of a mixed and sequential model design by stages. For this purpose, the products generated by the students
were analyzed through textual interpretation of their written discourse, and the level of learning obtained through the resolution of a clinical case was categorized. Both analyzes were subjected to complementary triangulation.
The results show the positive impact achieved by PBL in clinical problem-solving skills and transdisciplinarity, allowing the correct application of the Nursing Process. In addition, the importance of collaborative work as an extrinsic motivation factor was verified, which facilitated the acquisition of meaningful knowledge by students.