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Mark A Douglass1, Jillian P Casale, J Andrew Skirvin
1Northeastern University School of Pharmacy, Boston, Massachusetts.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|October 26, 2013
Summary
A virtual patient pilot program significantly improved pharmacy students' clinical competence and chronic disease management skills. This technology enhanced learning outcomes and provided effective assessment of student abilities.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Health Professions Education
- Medical Simulation
Background:
- Traditional pharmacy curricula face challenges in developing practical clinical skills.
- There is a need for innovative methods to assess and enhance pharmacy students' competency in drug-therapy problem-solving.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement a virtual patient pilot program for third-year pharmacy students.
- To evaluate the program's impact on clinical competence and learning outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Students engaged with interactive, software-based patient case scenarios featuring drug-therapy problems.
- Assessments included competency achievement, pre/posttest performance, and a pilot evaluation survey.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements were observed in posttest scores, indicating enhanced drug-therapy problem-solving skills.
- Students reported improved chronic disease management skills and found the program effectively summarized course content.
Conclusions:
- Virtual patient technology serves as an effective tool for assessing pharmacy student competencies.
- Implementing virtual patient programs can lead to improved learning outcomes in pharmacy education.
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