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A Novel Simulation-Based Approach to Teach Medication Adherence in Pharmacy Education.

Alexcia S Carr¹, Suheib A Omran¹, Leticia R Moczygemba¹

¹The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, Health Outcomes Division, Austin, TX, USA.

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

|November 6, 2025

Summary

Grading medication adherence significantly improved student pharmacists' adherence rates and use of reminder aids. The study highlights how incentives and reminders can positively influence medication-taking behaviors.

Keywords:

Empathy Medication adherence Pharmacy education Simulation Student pharmacists

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Area of Science:

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Behavioral Science
Health Outcomes Research

Background:

Medication adherence is crucial for therapeutic success, yet challenges persist, especially among student populations.
Understanding the impact of motivational strategies on adherence behaviors is essential for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effect of a grade-based incentive on medication adherence among student pharmacists.
To assess changes in students' perceptions of adherence barriers and their use of reminder aids.

Main Methods:

A simulation involving 103 first-year student pharmacists using a medication adherence app over two weeks.
Adherence was ungraded in week 1 and graded in week 2, with surveys assessing perceptions at baseline and post-simulation.
Data analyzed using paired t-tests, McNemar's test, and repeated-measures ANOVA.

Main Results:

Mean adherence increased from 68.8% (ungraded) to 88.7% (graded).
Use of reminder aids significantly rose from 52.5% to 95.0%.
Students showed increased recognition of adherence barriers and a shift in beliefs regarding regimen complexity.

Conclusions:

Implementing a grading system for medication adherence effectively improved adherence rates and the utilization of reminder aids.
The simulation enhanced students' understanding of adherence barriers and the influence of motivational strategies.
This study demonstrates the utility of incentives and reminders in shaping medication-taking behaviors in simulated real-world settings.