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Perceptions of Mannequin-Based Simulation Learning in Hospital Pharmacy
Harleen Chohan1, Ke Su2, Vincent H Mabasa3
1, BSc, PharmD, is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Lung Transplant, Vancouver General Hospital, and a Clinical Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Hospital pharmacists are highly interested in mannequin-based simulations for skill development. Limited access is a key barrier, but structured pharmacy-led sessions could improve adoption in pharmacy education and practice.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Healthcare Simulation
- Professional Development
Background:
- Mannequin-based simulations are underutilized in pharmacy practice outside critical care.
- Limited adoption hinders the potential of simulation-based learning in pharmacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess hospital pharmacists', residents', and leaders' views on mannequin-based simulation.
- To identify perceived benefits, barriers, and future interest in simulation for pharmacy.
Main Methods:
- A province-wide survey of hospital pharmacists in British Columbia was conducted.
- Scoping survey assessed previous exposure, benefits, barriers, and interest in mannequin simulations.
- Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed using descriptive and thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- 98% supported simulations for safe learning environments, 86% for skill enhancement, and 84% for confidence.
- Key barriers included limited access (83%) and perceived need for prior knowledge (66%).
- 71% were interested in pharmacy-led simulations, with 66% supporting integration into residency programs.
Conclusions:
- Hospital pharmacists show strong interest in mannequin-based simulations for clinical and nontechnical skills.
- Limited access is the primary barrier, impacting the perceived adaptability of simulations in pharmacy.
- Pharmacy-led structured sessions are recommended to boost exposure and applicability.
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