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Summary
Pharmacy students improved medication adherence instruction skills through simulated patient role-playing. This training significantly enhanced their understanding of adherence factors and patient communication techniques.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Patient Adherence Research
- Simulation-Based Learning
Context:
- Pharmacy students require effective training in patient communication for medication adherence.
- Traditional didactic methods may not fully prepare students for real-world patient interactions.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the educational impact of a simulation program involving role-playing with simulated patients on pharmacy students' medication adherence instruction skills.
Summary:
- Students trained in simulated medication administration and adherence counseling showed significant improvements in recognizing adherence factors and self-evaluating their instructional techniques.
- Understanding of patient perspectives and the impact of pharmacist attitude on adherence increased significantly post-simulation and practical training.
Impact:
- Simulation and role-playing effectively enhance pharmacy students' ability to instruct patients on medication adherence.
- The training proved beneficial for practical application in both hospital and community pharmacy settings.
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