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Active-learning diabetes simulation in an advanced pharmacy practice experience to develop patient empathy.

Heather P Whitley¹

¹Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn, AL, USA. whitlhp@auburn.edu

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

|January 1, 2013

Summary

Pharmacy students developed greater empathy for patients with diabetes mellitus through a 7-day active-learning simulation. The experience improved their ability to counsel patients and led to personal health behavior changes.

Keywords:

active learning advanced pharmacy practice experience diabetes mellitus empathy public health simulation

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Area of Science:

Pharmacy Education
Patient Simulation
Diabetes Mellitus Management

Background:

Empathy is crucial for effective patient care, particularly for chronic conditions like diabetes mellitus.
Pharmacy students require practical experiences to develop patient-centered communication skills.

Purpose of the Study:

To integrate an active-learning diabetes simulation into advanced pharmacy practice.
To enhance pharmacy students' empathy and understanding of patients with diabetes mellitus.

Main Methods:

A 7-day active-learning simulation of diabetes mellitus was implemented.
Students completed a diabetes log and narrative reflection.
Interpretive phenomenology and thematic analysis were used to evaluate the impact.

Main Results:

95% of students reported increased empathy towards patients with diabetes mellitus.
67% improved their ability to counsel patients.
95% found adherence to the simulated regimen difficult, and 69% modified personal habits.

Conclusions:

The active-learning diabetes simulation significantly improved student pharmacists' empathy and relational skills.
This educational intervention may foster lasting personal health behavior modifications.