Table 1. Fifth-year medical students’ target achievement rates, based on the 5-point Likert scale, about video- and paper-based PBL, Chiba University Hospital in 2014 (N=108)
Questionnaire (5-point Likert scale) PBL 25th* Median 75th** p value
1. Structure of knowledge for use in clinical contexts Video 4 4 5 0.365
Paper 4 4 5
2. Development of an effective clinical reasoning process               Video 4 4 5 0.042
Paper 4 4 5
3. Development of effective self-directed learning skills Video 4 4 4 0.78
Paper 4 4 4
4. Provision of encouragement and motivation for learning Video 4 5 5 0.416
Paper 4 4 5
5. Development of team skills Video 4 4 5 0.506
Paper 4 4 4
6. Imagining the authentic patient Video 4 4 5 0.001
Paper 3 4 4
7. Incorporating a comprehensive approach including psychosocial aspects Video 4 4 4 <0.001
Paper 3 4 4
8. Satisfaction with the session Video 4 5 5 0.001
Paper 4 4 5

*25th percentile; **75th percentile; †Scale ratings: 1=poor, 2=not very good, 3=neutral, 4=somewhat good, 5=very good; ‡Scale ratings:1=very dissatisfied, 2=dissatisfied, 3=neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, 4=satisfied, 5=very satisfied.

Int J Med Educ. 2017; 8:70-76; doi: 10.5116/ijme.589f.6ef0