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Potential Barriers to the Implementation of Computer-Based Simulation in Pharmacy Education: A Systematic Review
Ahmed M Gharib1, Gregory M Peterson1, Ivan K Bindoff1
1School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS 7005, Australia.
Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 23, 2023
Summary
Computer-based simulation (CBS) in pharmacy education faces adoption challenges. Key barriers include resistance to change, cost, and faculty experience, requiring careful planning and investment for successful integration.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Health Professions Education
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Computer-based simulation (CBS) is a growing pedagogical tool in healthcare training.
- Pharmacy education shows slower adoption of CBS compared to other health disciplines.
- Literature lacks specific discussion on barriers to CBS implementation in pharmacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and discuss potential barriers to integrating CBS in pharmacy practice education.
- To provide suggestions for overcoming identified implementation challenges.
- To guide future research on CBS adoption in pharmacy.
Main Methods:
- Systematic narrative review of 42 studies and 4 grey literature reports (2000-2022).
- Searched five major databases; assessed grey literature using AACODS checklist.
- Thematic analysis (Braun and Clarke) to identify implementation barriers.
Main Results:
- Identified barriers include resistance to change, cost, time, software usability, accreditation, student engagement, faculty experience, and curriculum constraints.
- Barriers were categorized as academic, process, and cultural.
- Most studies originated from Europe, North America, and Australasia.
Conclusions:
- Addressing academic, process, and cultural barriers is crucial for CBS implementation research in pharmacy education.
- Successful CBS integration requires stakeholder planning, collaboration, and investment in resources and training.
- Further research is needed for evidence-based strategies and to explore regional/cultural variations.
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