A problem-based learning trial on the Internet involving undergraduate nursing students.

This article describes the application of a nursing educational program developed on the basis of problem-based learning (PBL) and Internet technology, and reports student satisfaction and perceived learning effectiveness. This study was conducted in two phases-the development of a Web-based educational program and the application of this program using PBL strategies to teach undergraduate nursing students. The results showed this program was an effective method of delivering PBL to nursing students and the interaction between tutors and students influenced student satisfaction and learning effectiveness.