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Use of simulation to enhance learning in a pediatric elective
Nancy M Tofil1, Kim W Benner, Mary A Worthington
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA. ntofil@peds.uab.edu
Objectives:
To assess the impact on learning of adding a pediatric human patient simulation to a pharmacy course.
Design:
Pharmacy students enrolled in a pediatric elective participated in 1 inpatient and 1 outpatient scenario using a pediatric patient simulator. Immediately following each case, reflective debriefing occurred.
Assessment:
Forty-two students participated in the simulation activity over 2 academic years. A pretest and posttest study design was used, with average scores 4.1 + or - 1.2 out of 9 on pretest and average 7.0 + or - 1.5 out of 9 on posttest (p < 0.0001). Ninety-five percent (40/42) of students' scores improved. Students felt the learning experiences were positive and realistic.
Conclusions:
Pharmacy students' knowledge and application skills improved through use of pediatric simulation exercises.
