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Integrating virtual patients into a self-care course.

Katherine Kelly Orr1

  • 1University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, USA.

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|May 30, 2007
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Virtual patients improved pharmacy students' skills in an advanced self-care course. This innovative teaching tool enhanced knowledge, problem-solving, and communication, preparing students for real-world patient interactions.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy Education
  • Digital Health Tools
  • Experiential Learning

Background:

  • Traditional pharmacy curricula face challenges in simulating diverse patient interactions.
  • Advanced self-care courses require practical application of knowledge and communication skills.
  • Developing effective teaching tools is crucial for enhancing student competency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate virtual patients as an educational tool for Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students.
  • To assess the impact of virtual patient interactions on student learning in an advanced self-care course.
  • To enhance students' practical skills in patient assessment and counseling.

Main Methods:

  • Practicing pharmacists and faculty acted as virtual patients, communicating via email with students.

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  • Students responded to simulated health concerns, with responses evaluated by a course coordinator.
  • Student learning and the virtual patient activity were assessed at the course's conclusion.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant improvements were observed in students' knowledge, problem-solving, communication, and professional skills.
    • Student feedback indicated positive development in self-care skills and patient interaction abilities.
    • Instructor evaluations corroborated improvements in knowledge and communication.

    Conclusions:

    • Virtual patients effectively enhance PharmD students' knowledge base and clinical skills.
    • This teaching method improves students' assessment and counseling abilities in simulated patient scenarios.
    • The virtual patient tool fosters better communication and prepares students for diverse patient interactions.