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dc.contributor.authorStankunas, Mindaugas
dc.contributor.authorCzabanowska, Katarzyna
dc.contributor.authorAvery, Mark
dc.contributor.authorKalediene, Ramune
dc.contributor.authorBabich, Suzanne Marie
dc.date.accessioned2019-03-29T06:45:02Z
dc.date.available2019-03-29T06:45:02Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.identifier.issn1188-3669
dc.identifier.doi10.1108/LHS-04-2015-0010
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10072/100350
dc.description.abstractPurpose Strengthening management capacity within the health care sector could have a significant impact on population health. However, many training programs in this area are still delivered using a classic lecture-based approach. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate and better understand the feasibility of using a problem-based learning (PBL) approach in health services management training programs. Design/methodology/approach A PBL teaching approach (based on the Maastricht University model) was tested with second-year postgraduate students from the Master in Public Health Management program at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences. Students’ opinions about PBL were investigated using a questionnaire with eight open-ended questions. Thematic content analysis was chosen to reflect the search for patterns across the data. Findings Respondents stated that the main advantage of PBL was that it was a more interesting and effective way of learning: “It is easier to remember, when you study by yourself and discuss with all peers”. In addition, it was mentioned that PBL initiated a rapid exchange of ideas and sharing of personal experience. Students stressed that PBL was a good tool for developing other skills as well, such as “public speaking, communication, logic thinking”. All students recommended delivering all other courses in the health services management program using PBL methodologies. Originality/value Findings from our study suggest that PBL may be an effective approach to teaching health services management. Potential problems in implementation are noted.
dc.description.peerreviewedYes
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherEmerald Group
dc.relation.ispartofpagefrom392
dc.relation.ispartofpageto401
dc.relation.ispartofissue4
dc.relation.ispartofjournalLeadership in Health Services
dc.relation.ispartofvolume29
dc.subject.fieldofresearchHealth care administration
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode420306
dc.subject.keywordsPublic health
dc.subject.keywordsHuman resource management
dc.subject.keywordsLearning
dc.subject.keywordsEducation
dc.subject.keywordsHealth services
dc.subject.keywordsHealth education
dc.subject.keywordsCapacity development
dc.subject.keywordsProblem-based learning
dc.subject.keywordsHealth services management
dc.titleThe implementation of problem-based learning in health service management training programs
dc.typeJournal article
dc.type.descriptionC1 - Articles
dc.type.codeC - Journal Articles
gro.facultyGriffith Health, School of Medicine
gro.hasfulltextNo Full Text
gro.griffith.authorAvery, Mark


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