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Evaluation of group concept mapping during advanced pharmacy practice experiences
S Mimi Mukherjee1, Adriana Cabrera1, Matthew A Silva1
1MCPHS University, Worcester, MA, United States.
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning
|December 12, 2018
Summary
Group concept mapping in pharmacy education effectively engaged students in learning pain management. While not significantly improving test scores, it fostered deeper understanding and revealed misconceptions.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Active Learning Strategies
- Medical Education
Background:
- Concept mapping is an active learning tool linked to meaningful learning.
- Previous pharmacy education research primarily assessed student perceptions of concept mapping, not its impact on knowledge application.
- This study evaluated group concept mapping's effectiveness in applying learned information during advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of group concept mapping in applying knowledge gained during APPEs.
- To assess student reflections on the group concept mapping process.
- To explore the impact of concept mapping on identifying and correcting misconceptions in pain management.
Main Methods:
- Ambulatory care APPE students created group concept maps on pain management.
- Students completed pre- and post-session multiple-choice tests on pain management.
- A post-session survey assessed student perceptions of the concept mapping process.
Main Results:
- 92% of students found concept mapping effective for learning.
- No statistically significant improvement in multiple-choice test scores was observed.
- 55% of students reported greatest individual learning gains through group discussion during mapping.
- Over 40% of students identified misconceptions about pain management.
Conclusions:
- Group concept mapping facilitated the integration of concrete and abstract patient care concepts.
- The process enhanced students' self-awareness of their learning.
- Concept mapping serves as a valuable tool for identifying and addressing student misconceptions in pharmacy practice.
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