Assessment of a simulated contraceptive prescribing activity for pharmacy students

Lynch, Sarah; Griffin, Brooke; Vest, Kathleen

doi:10.1016/j.cptl.2017.10.013

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“…Following the contraceptive recommendation activity, students' self-perceived confidence significantly improved compared to what it was before the activity. In a small 2018 study (n = 11), similar high confidence scores among students were demonstrated, with a simulated contraceptive recommendation activity when the students were surveyed after completing the activity [12].…”

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confidence: 82%

“…Our study and previous studies have not only exposed students to the Center for Disease Control's Medical Eligibility Criteria (CDC MEC), a critical guideline document, but have also provided an opportunity for students to practice using it [12]. Although not measured in our study, a previous study demonstrated that roughly 25% of practicing pharmacists surveyed were not familiar with the CDC MEC [13].…”

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confidence: 90%

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Effect of a Simulated Activity on Student Ability, Preparedness, and Confidence in Applying the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process to Contraceptive Prescribing

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Several states now permit pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraception. Consequently, some schools of pharmacy now incorporate activities intending to prepare students to offer this service. This study aimed to assess the impact of a simulated activity on student pharmacists’ readiness for, ability to use, and confidence in applying the Pharmacists Patient Care Process along with the United States Medical Eligibility Criteria to a patient seeking contraception. Students completed a contraceptive-prescribing simulation with standardized patients. Scores were analyzed for safe and appropriate prescribing practices. Pre- and post-workshop surveys measured confidence and perceived preparedness. Chi-square and Mann–Whitney U tests were used to analyze categorical variables and Likert-scale data, respectively.The mean activity score was 86% (median 90%), with significant change in student confidence of ability to complete the process (p < 0.0001). The majority of students at baseline (52.2%) and follow up (53.2%) reported needing more practice during advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs) to feel prepared. There was a significant change pre/post in students who agreed that their curriculum prepared them (15% to 28.7%, p = 0.0014). This study suggests that students are able to safely and appropriately prescribe contraception in a simulated activity. The activity increased student reported confidence and moved some students towards readiness for contraceptive prescribing.

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confidence: 82%

Section: Preparation and Abilitymentioning

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Effect of a Simulated Activity on Student Ability, Preparedness, and Confidence in Applying the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process to Contraceptive Prescribing

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“…O DecisionSim™ aumentou a satisfação e o desempenho do aluno no gerenciamento de casos clínicos oncológicos, sendo uma ferramenta educacional benéfica para ensinar tópicos terapêuticos complexos a estudantes de farmácia. Lynch et al, (2018).…”

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“…Entretanto, investimentos de recursos financeiros para o treinamento e aprimoramento do corpo docente e a aquisição de software, facilitam a incorporação na cultura e missão das instituições de ensino de saúde, contribuindo para superar esses desafios na implementação da simulação em processo de ECF. Lynch et al, (2018) projetaram simulação realística para ensinar os alunos a fazer a gestão clínica de contraceptivos hormonais, uma área nova para a maioria dos farmacêuticos. A estratégia se mostrou eficaz.…”

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Simulação realística como mediadora do processo ensino-aprendizagem na graduação em Farmácia: revisão sistemática

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Objetivo: sintetizar evidências sobre o uso da simulação realística como mediadora do processo ensino-aprendizagem na formação de farmacêuticos. Métodos: Revisão sistemática e síntese narrativa. Resultados: Os achados evidenciam que o uso da simulação realística como mediadora do processo ensino-aprendizagem no âmbito da educação de profissionais farmacêuticos proporciona benefícios ao desempenho acadêmico, aperfeiçoando o processo ensino-aprendizagem, tornando-o facilitado, contribuindo para o desenvolvimento de competências e habilidades na prática farmacêutica. Conclusão: Há evidências de que o uso da simulação realística proporciona a melhoria na satisfação, desempenho e segurança com o processo ensino-aprendizagem; assim como, em termos de competências e habilidades, a melhoria da gestão técnica da assistência farmacêutica, da gestão clínica do medicamento, da prática do cuidado farmacêutico, da resolução de problemas relacionados com medicamentos e da empatia pelos pacientes enquanto relações interpessoais.

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“…When patients have contraindications to forms of pharmacist-prescribed contraception, referral to another healthcare provider is indicated. After a simulated contraception activity, 100% of pharmacy students reported feeling confident in their ability to refer patients to a physician when necessary [10]. Pharmacists refer patients for necessary health screenings and contraindications to hormonal contraception [11].…”

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Opposition to Pharmacist Contraception Services: Evidence for Rebuttal

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Pharmacist contraception services are growing across the United States. Several states have authorized pharmacists to prescribe contraception, and the interest in other states continues to grow. Opposition to these practices exists and centers on discussions related to safety, training, cost, and fragmentation of care. We review these arguments and provide evidence refuting these concerns. Pharmacist-prescribed contraception increases access to care, and patients express interest in utilizing this service at the pharmacy. Pharmacists follow evidence-based recommendations. Counseling on preventative services and referral to other providers is part of contraception care by pharmacists. Training programs have been developed to equip both pharmacy students and pharmacists with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to successfully provide these services. This article can serve as a guide for pharmacists and advocates when discussing pharmacist-prescribed contraception with policymakers, patients, and other healthcare professionals.

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Assessment of a simulated contraceptive prescribing activity for pharmacy students

Cited by 18 publications

References 15 publications

Effect of a Simulated Activity on Student Ability, Preparedness, and Confidence in Applying the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process to Contraceptive Prescribing

Effect of a Simulated Activity on Student Ability, Preparedness, and Confidence in Applying the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process to Contraceptive Prescribing

Simulação realística como mediadora do processo ensino-aprendizagem na graduação em Farmácia: revisão sistemática

Opposition to Pharmacist Contraception Services: Evidence for Rebuttal

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