"Problem-Based Learning" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Instructional use of examples or cases to teach using problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
| Descriptor ID |
D018794
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F02.463.425.720 I02.158.660 I02.903.565
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| Concept/Terms |
Curriculum, Problem-Based- Curriculum, Problem-Based
- Curriculum, Problem Based
- Problem-Based Curriculum
- Problem-Based Curricula
- Curricula, Problem-Based
- Problem Based Curricula
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Problem-Based Learning" by people in Profiles.
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The importance of relational coordination and reciprocal learning for chronic illness care within primary care teams. Health Care Manage Rev. 2013 Jan-Mar; 38(1):20-8.
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Journal clubs and case conferences: from academic tradition to communities of practice. J Contin Educ Health Prof. 2008; 28(3):123-30.