ABSTRACT
Problem base learning results in the clarification of the words and concepts, the definition of the concepts, problem analysis, providing a systematic method to describe the situation during analysis process, the determination of learning objectives, getting more knowledge according to learning requirements and merging of the new knowledge with solutions. Regarding the progress of nursing science across the world and the importance of promotion in nursing education using new educational methods, the aim of this research was to determine the effect of teaching using both problem base learning and lecture on behavior, attitude and learning of nursing [BSc] students at Shahre-Kord university of medical science. This research was a semi-experimental study involved 40 of nursing [at 4[th] semester] students at Shahre-Kord university of medical sciences who were learning the internal course [surgery 2]. They were selected using conventional sampling method and divided into two equal groups of case and control, using random sampling method. The problem base learning and lecture methods were used to teach individuals of case and control groups, respectively. At the end of the course, using a questionnaire, behavior, attitude, and learning of the students were assessed. Using T and Manvitni tests, the data was analyzed. The students were 95% female and single. The mean of age in both groups was 22/04 +/- 1 years. There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of the three former semester average scores, using t-test. The mean of learning in the case and control was 68.24 +/- 6.8 and 44.98 +/- 9.8, respectively. The mean of attitude in the case and control was 123.3 +/- 21 and 96.8 +/- 8 and the mean of behavior in the two groups was 69.5 +/- 2.5 and 63 +/- 3.1, respectively [p<0.001]. There was significant statistical difference [p<0.05] in the two categories of evaluation and application between the two groups studied [p<0.05]. There was also slight difference in the level of understanding between these two groups. Based on the results, teaching by problem base learning is more useful than lecture in modification and improvement of learning and attitude of the students studied. The results of this research is offered and recommended to the educational officials to substitute this method for the traditional ones