Effect of Problem-based learning combined with Rain Classroom teaching based on outcome-based education on nursing students’ comprehensive abilities in burn unit: a quasi-experimental study

Background The problem-based learning (PBL) combined with the Rain Classroom teaching model based on the outcome-based education (OBE) is beneficial in enhancing nursing interns' comprehensive ability and teaching satisfaction. This approach can improve teaching outcomes and quality, making it valuable for clinical application. Therefore, nursing educators can consider applying it to clinical nursing teaching. Purpose To investigate the effects of problem-based learning combined with Rain Classroom teaching based on outcome-based education among burn nursing students’ clinical comprehensive abilities. Innovative educational models are required to keep pace with rapid developments in nursing education, and we aimed to provide documentation on the efficacy of novel teaching methods in the challenging field of burns nursing. Methods This quasi-experimental study included 60 nursing students in burn unit of a grade A tertiary hospital in 2023–2024. The samples were allocated randomly into intervention and control groups(30 participants in each group). The control group received the traditional teaching methods combined with PBL teaching. The intervention group received PBL combined with Rain Classroom teaching model based on OBE. After the teaching activities, the two groups of nursing students were assessed based on theory and operation. Questionnaires and classroom evaluation scales were employed to comprehensively assess the effect of the two teaching methods and the satisfaction of the nursing students. Results The intervention group had better effects on terms of increasing theoretical、operational test scores and teaching satisfaction, improving classroom performance and problem-solving skills, cultivating critical thinking skills, developing the ability to integrate knowledge than those of the control group (P < 0.05), the difference was statistically significant. Conclusions PBL combined with Rain Classroom teaching based on OBE improved the classroom participation of nursing students, and further improved their satisfaction with teaching and their comprehensive abilities. It is worthy of being widely applied in clinical teaching to meet the social demands for cultivating medical talents.