Status of Problem-Based Learning Research in Pharmacy Education: A Call for Future Research.

Abstract

Problem-based learning has been increasingly used in pharmacy education. Problem-based learning serves to enhance such skills as problem-solving, critical thinking, clinical reasoning and self-directed learning. The present review draws on previous research into PBL in medical education, and elucidates the applications and outcomes of PBL as applied to pharmacy education. Thus, this article serves to: review the current status of PBL research in pharmacy education, identify trends and student outcomes from the pharmacy courses that have used PBL; present a brief review of PBL research in medical education; and recommend future directions for PBL research in pharmacy education.