[ effect of lecture in comparison with lecture and problem based learning on nursing students self-efficacy in Najafabad Islamic Azad university]

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Self-efficacy has an important role in applying scientific and professional knowledge and skills. Teaching methods can develop different skills such as decision making capability. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of teaching method of lecture in comparison with lecture and problem based learning on nursing students' self-efficacy in Najafabad Islamic Azad University during 2008-2009