Attitude and Perception of Undergraduate Dental Students towards Problem-Based Learning in Tunisia: A Cross Sectional Study

Abstract

<jats:p>Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess 6th year students' attitudes and perceptions towards problem-based learning sessions during their clinical internship. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate dental students at the hospital Farhat Hached Sousse in Tunisia from February to August 2023. Use questionnaires to survey students' attitudes and perceptions about problem-based learning sessions. Data were analyzed using SPSS 21. Results: 6th year dental students reported positive attitudes toward all programs, including self-directed learning, critical thinking, integrating fundamental concepts into clinical science, identifying knowledge gaps, and improving problem-solving skills. Conclusions: Most undergraduate students preferred PBL and felt it should be included in the curriculum along with other teaching methods.</jats:p>