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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy Education
  • Patient Adherence Research
  • Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

  • Medication adherence is a significant challenge in patient care.
  • Pharmacy students require practical experience to develop essential counseling skills.
  • Empathy and confidence are crucial for effective patient interaction and education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effect of a medication adherence simulation on pharmacy students' empathy.
  • To evaluate the impact on students' confidence in patient counseling.
  • To understand changes in students' perceptions of patient adherence.

Main Methods:

  • Students used a simulated automated medication dispenser.
  • They counseled patients on dispenser use and adherence.
  • Post-experience interviews assessed patient outcomes and student perceptions.

Main Results:

  • 92.0% of students developed greater empathy for patients with multiple medications.
  • 88.2% felt confident counseling patients on dispenser use.
  • 91.4% reported successful patient education sessions.

Conclusions:

  • The activity enhanced pharmacy students' empathy and counseling confidence.
  • Automated medication dispensers can be valuable tools in pharmacy education.
  • This experiential learning improved students' understanding of medication adherence.