OBE vs PBL in Physiotherapy Education
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Conditions studied: Education, Problem-based Learning
In brief
This randomized controlled educational study aims to compare the effects of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and guided Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approaches on learning processes and learning outcomes in undergraduate physiotherapy education. Although traditional theoretical instruction is widely used in health professions education, concerns remain regarding the development of clinical reasoning, active learning, and knowledge retention. OBE and PBL represent two structured educational approaches designed to support competency-based and contextual learning. Participants are randomly assigned to either an OBE-based instructional group or a guided PBL group. Following a common theoretical foundation provided to all participants, subsequent educational content is delivered according to the assigned pedagogical approach. The study will evaluate cognitive load, motivation-related self-regulated learning skills, student satisfaction, learning experience, attendance, and knowledge retention. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of evidence-based educational strategies in physiotherapy and rehabilitation education.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07627776
- Run by
- Medipol University
- People needed
- 100
- Starts
- 2026-05-04
- Expected to finish
- 2026-09-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-06-04
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 25. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Being enrolled in the educational program in which the intervention is conducted during the study period
- Actively participating in the educational activities during the study period
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study
You may not qualify if…
- Participating in less than 70% of the educational sessions
- Having missing data at a level that prevents inclusion in the data analysis
Where it is running
- Istanbul Medipol University — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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