A Video-Based Reflective Design to Prepare First Year Pharmacy Students for Their First Objective Structured Clinical...

Area of Science:

• Pharmacy Education
• Medical Simulation
• Reflective Practice

Background:

• Preparing pharmacy students for Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) is crucial for clinical competency.
• Traditional preparation methods may not fully address the need for self-assessment and skill refinement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of a video-based reflective design in preparing first-year pharmacy students for their OSCE.
• To assess the impact of self-reflection and peer feedback on student confidence and performance.

Main Methods:

• A mixed-method study involving pre- and post-workshop surveys, video recording, written reflections, peer feedback, and a focus group.
• Students engaged in activities three weeks prior to their OSCE, including self-simulation and video analysis.

Main Results:

• Post-workshop, 54% of students felt prepared compared to 13% pre-workshop.
• 92% agreed that video reflection improved their OSCE skills.
• Video submissions and written reflections positively correlated with OSCE performance.

Conclusions:

• Video-based reflective design is a beneficial learning experience for pharmacy students preparing for OSCE.
• The approach fosters metacognitive skills, learning awareness, and effective preparation strategies.
• Future educational designs could incorporate feedback literacy to further enhance student learning.