Calculations skills and patient safety: Motivational design for an undergraduate health sciences calculations course
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study developed an online health sciences calculations course using the ARCS motivation model to improve PharmD student skills. The course successfully enhanced student motivation and confidence in calculations, crucial for preventing medication errors.
Area Of Science
- Health Sciences Education
- Online Learning Pedagogy
- Student Motivation
Background
- Healthcare professionals require accurate calculations to prevent medication errors.
- Deficiencies in pharmacy (PharmD) student calculation skills are documented.
- Declining performance on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) highlights this issue.
Purpose Of The Study
- To develop and evaluate an undergraduate-level, asynchronous online health sciences calculations course.
- To integrate patient safety concepts with foundational math skills.
- To enhance student engagement and motivation in online learning environments using the ARCS model.
Main Methods
- An asynchronous online health sciences calculations course was designed based on the ARCS motivation model (Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction).
- The course integrated patient safety with mathematical skills.
- Student motivation was evaluated using the Instructional Materials Motivation Survey (IMMS) and open-ended questions.
Main Results
- High student motivation was observed, with an average IMMS score of 155.7 (out of 180).
- All ARCS components scored above the successful motivation threshold.
- Qualitative analysis identified real-life examples, structured content, scaffolded activities, and feedback as key positive influences.
Conclusions
- Motivational design principles are effective for creating engaging online courses that build calculation skills.
- This approach can enhance undergraduate students' confidence and preparedness for PharmD programs.
- Improved calculation skills and confidence can better prepare students for health-related careers.
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