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July 22, 2026CureusOpen Access

Mapping Educational Outcomes and Implementation Challenges of Problem-Based Learning Versus Traditional Didactic Teaching in Physiotherapy Curricula: A Scoping Review

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RSRupali ShevalkarPhysiotherapy New ZealandBABharati AsgaokarKKKhyati KotharyMaharashtra University of Health Sciences

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Scoping review examines educational outcomes of problem-based learning versus traditional teaching in physiotherapy education, indicating varied strengths and challenges.

Key Points

  • This scoping review aims to synthesize literature comparing problem-based learning and traditional didactic teaching in physiotherapy education.
  • Conducted systematic search per Arksey and O’Malley framework and PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
  • Analyzed peer-reviewed articles from 2000 to 2025 focusing on undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy.
  • Included eleven studies covering various research designs and geographic areas.
  • Traditional didactic teaching improved foundational knowledge but led to rapid knowledge loss post-exams.
  • Problem-based learning enhanced critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and long-term retention with higher student motivation.
  • Implementation challenges include faculty concerns about administrative demands and need for facilitator training.

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Shevalkar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a605cf44163e025518d72bfhttps://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.112973
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