Electronic Health Records in Pharmacy Skills-based Curricula

Abstract

Electronic health records (EHRs) are integral to contemporary pharmacy practice. The use of EHRs and EHR skill development in curricula across pharmacy education is variable. Skills-based courses in curricula are ideal areas to develop these skills and integrate EHR use and skills with the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process. Consideration should be given by each school/college of pharmacy to have an EHR curriculum embedded within skills-based courses to help students be ready for Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs), as well as practice. A consensus on what skills or competencies should be consistently included in schools/colleges of pharmacy should be developed across pharmacy education to increase consistency in the delivery of EHR skills education and assessment. Emphasis on EHR skills and incorporation of them in to national pharmacy education standards would help further guide development and assessment, as well as ensure new pharmacists are on the cutting edge of patient care and technology.

Eczacılık Uygulamalarında ve Eğitiminde Dijital Dönüşüm

“…Bu kayıtları kullanma becerisi, eczacılıkta teknoloji kullanımının önemli bir parçasıdır (Clauson et al, 2017). Cook ve arkadaşlarının yaptığı araştırmalara göre elektronik sağlık kayıtlarını yeterli bir biçimde öğrenen ve kullanabilen geleceğin eczacılarının, hasta bakımı ve teknolojisinde en ileri seviyede olacağı belirtilmektedir (Cook et al, 2021). COVID-19 salgını ile birlikte eğitimin aksaması endişesi söz konusu olmuştur ancak dünyanın birçok yerinde dijital teknolojiler sayesinde eğitim devam etmiştir (Khamchiyev et al, 2021).…”

Overview of implementation and learning outcomes of simulation in pharmacy education

“…114 Several other skills and competencies to teach and/or assess in the EHR have been suggested, such as communication, interprofessional collaboration, and data analysis. 13 Interactive GBL is a type of "serious gaming" in which interactive computer applications are used for training or educational purposes. 121 Game-based learning methods may be more advantageous than traditional methods of instruction, given that they emphasize an incorporation of compelling or competitive elements throughout the game to maintain the learner's interest.…”

“…Respondents also commented on the simulated EHR's ability to practice and/or assess various steps of the PPCP and specific Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Education outcomes 114 . Several other skills and competencies to teach and/or assess in the EHR have been suggested, such as communication, interprofessional collaboration, and data analysis 13 …”

“…8 Contemporary simulations incorporate various technologies, including electronic health records (EHRs), patient manikins, and task trainers. [13][14][15][16][17] Simulations have also forged into the gaming and virtual worlds to allow for immersive experiences in a familiar and safe environment. 6,[18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25] Virtual simulations allow for remote participation, bringing together learners from various disciplines and locales into one simulated healthcare environment.…”

“…Contemporary simulations incorporate various technologies, including electronic health records (EHRs), patient manikins, and task trainers 13–17 . Simulations have also forged into the gaming and virtual worlds to allow for immersive experiences in a familiar and safe environment 6,18–25 .…”