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Chai Ling Ong1, Sandra L Kane-Gill2, Lawrence R Kobulinsky2
1National Heart Centre Singapore, 5 Hospital Dr, 169609, Singapore.
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning
|December 12, 2018
Summary
High fidelity human patient simulation (HPS) is a novel and well-received teaching method in Singapore. This simulation approach offers significant advantages over asynchronous online learning (AOL) for enhancing pharmacy education.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Medical Simulation
- Adult Learning
Background:
- High fidelity human patient simulation (HPS) is established in US pharmacy programs.
- HPS is a novel educational technique in Singapore for pharmacy curriculum and continuing professional education (CPE).
- Evaluation of HPS acceptance compared to asynchronous online learning (AOL) is necessary.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the acceptance of HPS as a teaching modality in Singapore.
- To compare learner acceptance of HPS versus AOL.
- To assess the impact of HPS and AOL on critical and decision-making skills.
Main Methods:
- An experimental study design with 19 participants from two institutions in Singapore.
- Participants were randomized into two groups, completing AOL then HPS, or HPS then AOL.
- Acceptance was measured using a Likert scale survey and Fisher's exact test.
Main Results:
- All participants enjoyed HPS activities more than AOL (p=0.02).
- A higher percentage of participants felt HPS improved critical and decision-making skills compared to AOL.
- Confidence levels were similarly improved by both HPS and AOL (p=1.00).
Conclusions:
- HPS learning was well-received by participants in Singapore.
- HPS can be effectively implemented in continuing professional education for pharmacists.
- HPS shows potential for enhancing critical and decision-making skills in learners.
Keywords:
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