Evaluating the effectiveness of the integrated research subject research-based learning online (IRS-RBLO) model: retrospective record review study

Background: The Integrated research subject-research-based learning online (IRS-RBLO) model is developed based on research-based learning, the components of the research process, and elements of online learning design. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the IRS-RBLO in enhancing the learning...

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Main Authors: Suwanbamrung, Charuai, Israel, Eskinder, Mehraj, Sandeep Kumar, Stanikzai, Muhammad Haroon, Ageru, Temesgen Anjulo, Jaroenpool, Jiraporn, Pibul, Panatda, Shohaimi, Shamarina, Kercho, Melkamu Worku
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Published: BioMed Central 2025
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120407/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120407/1/120407.pdf
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author Suwanbamrung, Charuai
Israel, Eskinder
Mehraj, Sandeep Kumar
Stanikzai, Muhammad Haroon
Ageru, Temesgen Anjulo
Jaroenpool, Jiraporn
Pibul, Panatda
Shohaimi, Shamarina
Kercho, Melkamu Worku
author_facet Suwanbamrung, Charuai
Israel, Eskinder
Mehraj, Sandeep Kumar
Stanikzai, Muhammad Haroon
Ageru, Temesgen Anjulo
Jaroenpool, Jiraporn
Pibul, Panatda
Shohaimi, Shamarina
Kercho, Melkamu Worku
author_sort Suwanbamrung, Charuai
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description Background: The Integrated research subject-research-based learning online (IRS-RBLO) model is developed based on research-based learning, the components of the research process, and elements of online learning design. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the IRS-RBLO in enhancing the learning outcome and research knowledge among community public health students at Walailak University, Thailand. Methods: This study applied a retrospective record review of 67 complete records out of 80 fourth-year community public health students of Walailak University to study the effectiveness of the IRS-RBLO model through research knowledge and learning outcomes. Research knowledge and learning outcomes were assessed using 40 multiple choice questions and 40 Likert scale questioners, respectively. The T-test was applied to analyze research knowledge before (1st week) and during learning (7th week), and ANOVA statistics to analyze students’ learning outcomes before (1st week), during (7th week), and after (16th week) learning with the IRS-RBLO model. Results: Students exhibited a significant difference in research knowledge (p =.00), with 35.88% percentage increase in aggregate knowledge assessment score before and during; and learning outcomes before, during, and after learning with the IRS-RBLO model (P =.00), with 17.44% increase in overall learning outcome increase between the scores of before and after. However, it showed variable results while comparing before and during (P <.001), before and after (P =.001), and during and after (P =.045) learning with the IRS-RBLO model. Conclusions: The IRS-RBLO model has shown its significant difference in research knowledge and learning outcomes. We recommend the broader implementation of the model, and future research may explore instructor opinions, and investigate educational policy implications to further validate the model’s effectiveness. Clinical trial number: Not applicable.
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spelling upm-1204072025-10-01T03:16:47Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120407/ Evaluating the effectiveness of the integrated research subject research-based learning online (IRS-RBLO) model: retrospective record review study Suwanbamrung, Charuai Israel, Eskinder Mehraj, Sandeep Kumar Stanikzai, Muhammad Haroon Ageru, Temesgen Anjulo Jaroenpool, Jiraporn Pibul, Panatda Shohaimi, Shamarina Kercho, Melkamu Worku Background: The Integrated research subject-research-based learning online (IRS-RBLO) model is developed based on research-based learning, the components of the research process, and elements of online learning design. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the IRS-RBLO in enhancing the learning outcome and research knowledge among community public health students at Walailak University, Thailand. Methods: This study applied a retrospective record review of 67 complete records out of 80 fourth-year community public health students of Walailak University to study the effectiveness of the IRS-RBLO model through research knowledge and learning outcomes. Research knowledge and learning outcomes were assessed using 40 multiple choice questions and 40 Likert scale questioners, respectively. The T-test was applied to analyze research knowledge before (1st week) and during learning (7th week), and ANOVA statistics to analyze students’ learning outcomes before (1st week), during (7th week), and after (16th week) learning with the IRS-RBLO model. Results: Students exhibited a significant difference in research knowledge (p =.00), with 35.88% percentage increase in aggregate knowledge assessment score before and during; and learning outcomes before, during, and after learning with the IRS-RBLO model (P =.00), with 17.44% increase in overall learning outcome increase between the scores of before and after. However, it showed variable results while comparing before and during (P <.001), before and after (P =.001), and during and after (P =.045) learning with the IRS-RBLO model. Conclusions: The IRS-RBLO model has shown its significant difference in research knowledge and learning outcomes. We recommend the broader implementation of the model, and future research may explore instructor opinions, and investigate educational policy implications to further validate the model’s effectiveness. Clinical trial number: Not applicable. BioMed Central 2025-05-26 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_nc_nd_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120407/1/120407.pdf Suwanbamrung, Charuai and Israel, Eskinder and Mehraj, Sandeep Kumar and Stanikzai, Muhammad Haroon and Ageru, Temesgen Anjulo and Jaroenpool, Jiraporn and Pibul, Panatda and Shohaimi, Shamarina and Kercho, Melkamu Worku (2025) Evaluating the effectiveness of the integrated research subject research-based learning online (IRS-RBLO) model: retrospective record review study. BMC Medical Education, 25 (1). art. no. 775. pp. 1-9. ISSN 1472-6920 https://bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12909-025-07325-1 10.1186/s12909-025-07325-1
spellingShingle Suwanbamrung, Charuai
Israel, Eskinder
Mehraj, Sandeep Kumar
Stanikzai, Muhammad Haroon
Ageru, Temesgen Anjulo
Jaroenpool, Jiraporn
Pibul, Panatda
Shohaimi, Shamarina
Kercho, Melkamu Worku
Evaluating the effectiveness of the integrated research subject research-based learning online (IRS-RBLO) model: retrospective record review study
title Evaluating the effectiveness of the integrated research subject research-based learning online (IRS-RBLO) model: retrospective record review study
title_full Evaluating the effectiveness of the integrated research subject research-based learning online (IRS-RBLO) model: retrospective record review study
title_fullStr Evaluating the effectiveness of the integrated research subject research-based learning online (IRS-RBLO) model: retrospective record review study
title_full_unstemmed Evaluating the effectiveness of the integrated research subject research-based learning online (IRS-RBLO) model: retrospective record review study
title_short Evaluating the effectiveness of the integrated research subject research-based learning online (IRS-RBLO) model: retrospective record review study
title_sort evaluating the effectiveness of the integrated research subject research-based learning online (irs-rblo) model: retrospective record review study
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120407/
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120407/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120407/1/120407.pdf