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OBE vs PBL in Physiotherapy Education

Turkey (Türkiye)100 participantsStarted 2026-05-04

Plain-language summary

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.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 25 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Exclusion Criteria: * Participating in less than 70% of the educational sessions * Having missing data at a level that prevents inclusion in the data analysis

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Cognitive Load

Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after completion of the educational intervention

Motivation-Related Self-Regulated Learning Skills

Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after completion of the educational intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07627776

SponsorMedipol University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-08-31

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