A Simulated Learning Environment for Teaching Medicine Dispensing Skills

McDowell, Jenny; Styles, Kim; Sewell, Keith; Trinder, Peta; Marriott, Jennifer Lillian; Maher, Sheryl; Naidu, Som

doi:10.5688/ajpe80111

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“…Improvements to the VP simulations were suggested and will be acted upon where appropriate, as having a range of accessible resources available for individuals to engage with may be beneficial for their self-directed learning. Previous literature reports the most common problems with VPs as the lack of training and difficulty in using the tools, which have been found to cause user frustration but have not detracted from the learning experience [33,35,47]. Similar findings were reported in this study, with trainees using the technical issues as an opportunity to think about rewording or rephrasing questions.…”

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Virtual patients as a tool for training pre-registration pharmacists and increasing their preparedness to practice: A qualitative study

2020

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Virtual patients are an active learning pedagogical tool which simulate clinical scenarios in a three-dimensional environment. Their use in pharmacy education is under-researched in comparison to other healthcare professions. In the United Kingdom, pre-registration training refers to a year of workplace based training which pharmacy graduates must complete prior to professional registration as pharmacists. This study aimed to evaluate preregistration pharmacists' perceptions on the integration, usefulness and enjoyment of completing virtual patient simulations or non-interactive case studies as part of their training. Pre-registration trainees completed three virtual patient simulations or three noninteractive case studies on the topics of: emergency hormonal contraception, renal function and childhood illnesses. Telephone interviews were conducted with twenty pre-registration pharmacists, exploring their perspectives on the use of the virtual patient or noninteractive case studies. Data was analysed using the five-stage framework approach. Four main themes emerged from the data: case study design; usefulness of the case studies as a training tool; support in pre-registration training; utility of the learning tools. Trainees also identified technical issues they had experienced while completing the virtual patient simulations, specifically with keyword recognition. Pre-registration trainees who used the virtual patients provided comments relating to the novelty, realism and enjoyment in completing them. Trainees in both groups reported developing knowledge and skills from completing the case studies; those who used the virtual patient commented on the development of communication skills and an increase in confidence for practice and those who used the non-interactive cases focused on knowledge acquisition and numeracy. Participants were enthusiastic about virtual patients as a novel training tool which provided an opportunity for learners to practice realistic scenarios in a safe environment. Virtual patients offer the potential to 'bridge the gap' in pharmacist pre-registration sectorrelated training variation, promote learning through reflection on doing and increase overall preparedness for practice.

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Virtual patients as a tool for training pre-registration pharmacists and increasing their preparedness to practice: A qualitative study

2020

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“…5 There is also growing evidence suggesting the use of computer simulation in pharmacy education to teach specific skills such as dispensing and healthcare analytics. 6,7 Computer-based Simulation Learning (CSL) refers to as the learning using computer or electronic device in order to gain mastery of knowledge or skills. In science education, it is believed that CSL can affirm students' learning during the simulation sessions, in which the students can understand how the simulated events are caused and their consequences.…”

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Evaluation of Computer-based Simulation Learning on Knowledge, Learning Approaches and Motivation among Pharmacy Students

Wu¹,

Lee²,

Wong³

et al. 2019

IJPER

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Background:With the exponential influence of technology on students' learning, Computer-based Simulation Learning (CSL) has perceived to have great potential in enhancing the training of healthcare professionals including pharmacists. However, limited evidence is available to compare its impacts on knowledge gained and learning approaches to that of conventional lectures. Materials and Methods: A total of 168 pharmacy students were randomly assigned to "CSL group" (Group I, intervention group) or "Lecture group" (Group II) in this study. The students' knowledge and deep information processing capabilities were evaluated through a quantitative survey, followed by focus group interviews to obtain an in-depth perspective of the student learning through CSL. Results and Discussion: Compared to didactic lecture, CSL significantly enhanced knowledge gained by the students. There was no significant difference between CSL and didactic lecture on students' deep information processing skills, although CSL was more effective at promoting the critical reading domain. On the other hand, didactic lecture had higher impacts on healthcare students' structuring skills. The features to be considered in designing an effective computer-based learning tool were highlighted in this study. Conclusion: Both CSL and didactic lecturing have its role in training pharmacy students' knowledge and deep information processing skills.

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“…Learning environments where students feel supported and the students enjoy the teaching space assist students to develop insight and confidence (McDowell, Styles, Sewell, Trinder, Marriott, Maher & Naidu, 2016;Vardi, 2016). The quantitative and qualitative results indicate the students and felt comfortable, enjoyed the learning experience(s) and gained insight into the various roles and responsibilities of the interprofessional health care team.…”

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Simulation as a Recruitment Strategy: A Pilot Study

Messina¹,

Haughney²

2019

IJHSS

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Attrition rates of baccalaureate degree science, technology, engineering and mathematic programs (STEM) is between 45%-50% (U.S. Education Department, 2013). Attrition prolongs career goal attainment and is costly to students and families.In addition to providing a high quality education Long Island University/Post (LIU/Post) is committed to assisting students to match their career goals to their selected program majors. In order for students to select program majors that matches their career goals, students need to gain insight into the professional role of their selected program major.Utilizing the theoretical constructs of situated learning (Lave & Wenger, 1991) an interprofessonal simulated immersion experience was created and presented in the LIU/Post Interprofessional Simulation Center (IPC) during a 2017 summer immersion experience. The purpose of this program was to assist high school students interested in entering healthcare to gain insight into the professional roles of various members of the health care team.

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A Simulated Learning Environment for Teaching Medicine Dispensing Skills

Cited by 56 publications

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Virtual patients as a tool for training pre-registration pharmacists and increasing their preparedness to practice: A qualitative study

Virtual patients as a tool for training pre-registration pharmacists and increasing their preparedness to practice: A qualitative study

Evaluation of Computer-based Simulation Learning on Knowledge, Learning Approaches and Motivation among Pharmacy Students

Simulation as a Recruitment Strategy: A Pilot Study

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