Influence of team-based learning on critical thinking of clinical nurse students

Objective to explore the influence of team-based learning on critical thinking of clinical nurse students.Methods This study was a Quasi-Experimental Research Design,The experimental group adopted team-based teaching and the control group was only given the traditional teaching,their critical thinking ability were evaluated before and after 2 months' internship period.Results Total score of critical thinking in experimental group was(302.87 ± 19.89),and(289.65 ± 21.02)in control group,there was significant differences on the score(t =2.111,P＜0.05).Conclusions The team-based learning applied in clinical has a positive effect in improving critical thinking of nursing internship students. Key words: Clinical practice;  Team-based learning;  Critical thinking