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A Simulated Learning Environment for Teaching Medicine Dispensing Skills.
Jenny McDowell1, Kim Styles2, Keith Sewell3
1Monash University Centre for Medicines Use and Safety, Parkville, Australia.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|March 5, 2016
Summary
A new web-based simulation, MyDispense, provides pharmacy students a safe environment to practice dispensing skills. This tool effectively enhances dispensing competency and knowledge for future professionals.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy education
- Digital health simulations
Background:
- Developing practical dispensing skills is crucial for pharmacy students.
- Traditional training methods may have limitations in providing risk-free practice environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create an authentic, risk-free virtual dispensary simulation for pharmacy students.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of this simulation in developing dispensing skills.
Main Methods:
- An Agile software development approach was used to build MyDispense, a web-based simulation.
- The simulation was modeled on virtual learning environments using standard technologies.
- First-year pharmacy students utilized the software and were surveyed on its utility.
Main Results:
- Students perceived MyDispense as a valuable tool for learning dispensing skills.
- The simulation provided a safe and effective practice environment.
Conclusions:
- The MyDispense simulation is an effective educational tool for enhancing pharmacy students' dispensing competency.
- It offers a risk-free environment for skill development and knowledge acquisition.
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