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ArticleMedical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre2026

The Efficacy of Integrating Problem-Based Learning with the BOPPPS Six-Step Methodology in Endocrinology Clinical Instruction.

Ting Liu, Wanwei Guo, Bo Chen, PengCheng Chen, XiaoDan Xia, Ping Li

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Ting LiuDepartment of Endocrine, The Affiliated Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Wanwei GuoDepartment of Science and Education, The Affiliated Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Bo ChenDepartment of Endocrinology, The Affiliated Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
PengCheng ChenDepartment of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
XiaoDan XiaDepartment of Pediatrics, The Affiliated Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Ping LiDepartment of Endocrine, The Affiliated Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China, liqiqi201210@163.com; pingli22025@rediffmail.com.

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objectivesThe objectives of the study were to evaluate the efficacy of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) with the Bridge-in, Objective, Pre-assessment, Participatory learning, Post-assessment, and Summary (BOPPPS) PBL-BOPPPS model compared to conventional instruction in endocrinology clinical education, focusing on academic outcomes and learner satisfaction.

methodsThis is a quasi-experimental study and was conducted at the Affiliated Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital (January 2022-September 2025). A total of 285 students were enrolled (BS Cohort: PBL-BOPPPS, n = 105; TT Cohort: Conventional, n = 180).

resultsThe BS cohort achieved significantly higher median scores across all evaluation components, including written exam (52 vs. 47.5, p < 0.001) and total score (68 vs. 58, p < 0.001). Student satisfaction was also higher in the BS cohort (median 14 vs. 13, p < 0.001). Granular analysis revealed consistently higher satisfaction across all 10 items, with the largest differences in creativity, clinical thinking, interest, and communication skills. Correlation analyses demonstrated significant positive associations between academic performance and satisfaction (r

conclusionThe PBL-BOPPPS model significantly improved academic performance and student satisfaction compared to conventional instruction in endocrinology clinical education. Its structured, interactive design enhanced both cognitive and affective learning outcomes, supporting its adoption in competency-based medical education.

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Academic performanceBOPPPS six-step methodologyClinical reasoning skillsCompetency-based medical educationCreativity and communication skillsEndocrinology clinical educationProblem-based learningStudent satisfaction

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