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Karen Dahri1, Kimberley MacNeil2, Fong Chan3
1Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Canada; Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver Coastal Health, 855 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada.
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning
|December 15, 2019
Summary
Virtual patients (VPs) are a valuable tool for pharmacy students, enhancing learning and clinical reasoning. Optimal implementation involves integrating VPs into small-group settings timed with course material for maximum educational benefit.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Health Professions Education
- Medical Simulation
Background:
- Virtual patients (VPs) provide simulated environments for health professional training.
- Student value and benefits of VPs are recognized, but optimal implementation in pharmacy curricula is understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate student perceptions of virtual patients.
- To understand how to best implement virtual patients in pharmacy education.
Main Methods:
- Four virtual patient cases were integrated into a doctor of pharmacy program over three years.
- Students completed surveys and focus groups after engaging with virtual patient cases.
Main Results:
- 94% of 180 surveyed students found VPs valuable for learning.
- Students preferred VPs in small-group settings, timed with coursework.
- Realistic, clear, comprehensive, and engaging cases with feedback were beneficial.
Conclusions:
- Virtual patients are a valuable educational experience in pharmacy.
- Considering the learning setting is crucial for maximizing the value of virtual patient implementation.
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