<p>Teamwork skill scores.</p>

<div> <p>Background</p><p>Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) staff members’ mastery of professional knowledge and skills is associated with the quality of their work.</p> <p>Objectives</p><p>This study aimed to investigate the effect of problem-based learning in the training of CSSD nurses.</p> <p>Methods</p><p>This study was conducted from April to October 2024. Forty CSSD nurses at our hospital were randomly assigned to the observation group (n = 20) or the control group (n = 20) using a random number table.

The observation group received problem-based learning, while the control group received traditional training methods. After six months of training, the two groups were compared in terms of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, self-directed learning competence, teamwork skills and satisfaction with training.</p> <p>Results</p><p>Scores for theoretical knowledge, practical skills, self-directed learning competence, teamwork skills and satisfaction with training were higher in the observation group than in the control group (<i>P</i> < 0.05).</p> <p>Conclusion</p><p>Problem-based learning could improve CSSD nurses’ professional knowledge, practical skills and satisfaction with training.</p></div>