ReviewJournal of Taibah University Medical Sciences2020
Determining the effectiveness of peer-assisted learning in medical education: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- A meta-analysis of peer-assisted learning on examination performance in clinical knowledge and skills education.BMC medical education · 2022Pooled it
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- The effect of Flipped Classroom through Near Peer Education (FC through NPE) on patient safety knowledge retention in nursing and midwifery students: a solomon four-group design.BMC medical education · 2022Trial
- Peer-assisted versus expert-assisted learning in virtual chest x-ray interpretation: A randomized controlled trial.Saudi medical journal · 2022Trial
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- Effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Peer Teaching in Orthopedic Clinical Education: Historical Cohort Study.JMIR medical education · 2026Article
- Enhancing the performance of preclinical international medical students' in the subjects "medical psychology and medical sociology" through a peer-led revision course.GMS journal for medical education · 2026Article
- Peer education is more effective than video podcasts in enhancing tracheal intubation proficiency: A quasi-experimental study.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
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- Active Learning Strategies in Veterinary Medicine: A Literature Review.Veterinary medicine international · 2026Review
- Newborn screening and referral for congenital anomalies by lay health workers in Pakistan: a mixed-methods study to evaluate the effectiveness of a co-created educational intervention.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- A Transition Course to Reverse Empathy Decline in Medical Students.The clinical teacher · 2025Article
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- Enhancing medical English proficiency: the current status and development potential of peer-assisted learning in medical education.BMC medical education · 2025Review
- Decolonizing infectious disease programs: A mixed methods analysis of a novel multi-country virtual training for Female Genital Schistosomiasis.PLOS global public health · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of Peer-Assisted Learning in health professional education: a scoping review of systematic reviews.BMC medical education · 2024Article
- Near-peer teaching through work shadowing: Developing confidence and camaraderie.Journal of dental education · 2024Article
- "Between formulas and freestyle" - a qualitative analysis of peer tutor preparation and its impact on peer relations.BMC medical education · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveDespite the popularity of peer-assisted learning (PAL), existing literature has not shown enough evidence that can validate its impact on students' active learning. This meta-analysis aims to quantitatively analyse the effectiveness of PAL in medical education.
methodsWe searched selected databases using the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms 'peer-assisted', 'learning', 'active learning', 'teaching strategy', 'peer mentoring', and 'peer instructions' for full-text English language studies with a pre-post design. Following a systematic protocol, we selected 11 articles for final analysis. A meta-analysis was done using Review Manager (RevMan) 5.3 from Cochrane Training and the final output was presented by a forest plot.
resultsThe results showed a significant effectiveness of PAL; notably, there was a standardised mean difference of 1.26 with a confidence interval of 0.58-1.94. The Cochran's Q test showed a 5% level of significance as measured by Chi
conclusionThis research has shown that PAL can be used as a valuable learning tool in the medical field. Educational interventions in curricula for incorporating PAL strategies can potentially enhance the learning experience of the medical students.
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