Evaluation of the Jigsaw method in the training of prostate targeted biopsy

Abstract

Objective To evaluate the effect of the Jigsaw method in training of prostate targeted biopsy. Methods Thirty urologists who participated in the prostate biopsy training course in Peking Union Medical College Hospital in December 2020 were selected as the objects of study. They were randomly divided into two groups. The control group was trained with traditional teaching method and the observation group was trained by a Jigsaw method. Both groups of members were tested by same standard on theory and operation skills and surveyed for their by satisfaction by questionnaires. Results The results of examination of theory and operation skill in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P＜0.05). The questionnaire survey showed that the trainees in observation group were significantly more satisfied with the method than those in the control group(P＜0.05). Conclusions The Jigsaw method applied in the training of prostate targeted biopsy can stimulate trainees'learning enthusiasm and get remarkable learning outcomes so is worthy to be popularized.

Keywords

• jigsaw method|prostate targeted biopsy|prostate cancer