[Nursing pharmacology education and active-learning.]

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Pharmacology
• Nursing Practice

Background:

• Effective pharmacology education is crucial for improving pharmacotherapy quality and patient satisfaction in nursing.
• Traditional pharmacology education may not fully equip nurses with practical patient-centered skills.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of active learning programs in nursing pharmacology education.
• To enhance nursing students' understanding of pharmacotherapy and patient perspectives.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of two active learning programs: pharmacotherapy role-play for interprofessional education (IPE) and practical Kampo medicine study.
• Pharmacotherapy role-play utilized a Case & Communication (C&C) based approach involving medical and nursing students.
• Kampo medicine practical exercise included studying and tasting frequently used traditional medicines.

Main Results:

• Active learning programs demonstrated effectiveness in improving nursing students' understanding of pharmacotherapy.
• The C&C approach facilitated better comprehension of patient feelings and interprofessional communication.
• Students showed increased motivation and a better grasp of pharmacotherapy concepts.

Conclusions:

• Active learning strategies, such as role-play and practical exercises, significantly benefit nursing pharmacology education.
• These methods improve students' understanding of pharmacotherapy, patient experiences, and overall motivation.
• Patient-oriented pharmacology education is key to enhancing healthcare quality and patient satisfaction.