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  • 1School of Pharmacy, Creighton University, Omaha, NE 68178, USA. kimbegley@creighton.edu

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Pharmacy students showed improved confidence and performance in medication therapy management (MTM) after using the MirixaPro platform for training. This hands-on experience prepares them for future MTM services.

Keywords:
Web-based technologyactive learningcase-based learningmedication therapy management (MTM)patient simulation

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy Education
  • Pharmacotherapy
  • Digital Health Platforms

Background:

  • Medication Therapy Management (MTM) is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.
  • Effective training programs are needed to equip future pharmacists with MTM skills.
  • Digital platforms can enhance experiential learning in pharmacy education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate a medication therapy management (MTM) training program for pharmacy students.
  • To assess the utility of the MirixaPro platform in simulating real-world MTM encounters.
  • To measure student performance and confidence in MTM services.

Main Methods:

  • Pharmacy students received MTM and MirixaPro platform training.
  • Students conducted comprehensive medication reviews using simulated patient cases.
  • Performance was assessed via rubric scores and qualitative feedback.

Main Results:

  • Student performance scores increased by 47%-54% from the first to the second MTM exercise.
  • The majority of students reported enhanced confidence in providing MTM services.
  • Faculty acknowledged MirixaPro's value in simulating billable MTM encounters.

Conclusions:

  • The MirixaPro system and case studies offer valuable hands-on MTM training for pharmacy students.
  • This experiential learning may encourage students to provide MTM services during APPEs and practice.
  • Simulation tools are effective in preparing students for advanced pharmacy practice.