Virtual simulation to personalize student learning in a required pharmacy course

Ambroziak, Kayla; Ibrahim, Nour; Marshall, Vincent D.; Kelling, Sarah E.

doi:10.1016/j.cptl.2018.03.017

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“…Our results are similar to other studies, which also evaluated students’ self-reported engagement and satisfaction with virtual patient simulation activities. In studies specifically evaluating MyDispense implementation to supplement classroom material in a variety of courses (e.g., communication, community pharmacy practice, and law and ethics skills development and self-care), students reported a moderate to high value of MyDispense exercises in assisting them with learning the skills related to pharmacy practice within a community-based setting [ 9 , 10 , 12 , 13 ]. Only one study evaluating MyDispense in a cardiology therapeutics course reported a negative student perception [ 11 ].…”

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“…It provides a safe environment for students to practice therapeutic and clinical skills without endangering patients and is accessible on any computer. It has been implemented in several pharmacy education programs globally and demonstrated successful outcomes in various courses including community dispensing skills and therapeutics of cardiovascular diseases [ 10 , 11 ]. Furthermore, the customizable and adaptable nature of MyDispense allows for countless instructional opportunities throughout pharmacy education, such as pharmacy practice law [ 9 ].…”

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A Novel Approach to Pharmacy Practice Law Instruction

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Pharmacy law instruction is often taught as a didactic course; however practical application of pharmacy law is a main component of pharmacy practice. Technology-based simulations are becoming more frequently used to enhance didactic pharmacy education. The goal of this study was to evaluate the utility of and student perceptions on the usefulness of MyDispense community pharmacy simulation for additional law instruction that if successful might prompt curricular revamping. This Institutional Review Board–approved, two-year, qualitative, prospective, survey study was conducted in a case study class where students completed MyDispense exercises focused on common legal issues that arise in practice, both individually before and within groups during class. Participating students completed a qualitative survey directed at use of MyDispense for pharmacy law review, which included a series of close-ended questions graded on a Likert scale and open-ended questions thematically grouped. Thirty-eight (41%) and twenty-eight (31%) students completed surveys in 2017 and 2018, respectively. The majority of respondents felt exercises improved their understanding of pharmacy laws, focused on challenging areas, and were more interesting than additional lectures. However, certain topics were reported as irrelevant based on practice experiences or not ideal for simulation, and students desired exercises on state laws versus pharmacy policies. Students reported the MyDispense simulation exercises helped them to recall pharmacy laws and focus on topics that were challenging. These study results prompted curricular revamping to incorporate MyDispense throughout the curriculum for practice in recognizing and solving legal scenarios, along with didactic course changes.

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“…In order to introduce the community pharmacy setting in the US, the US version of MyDispense was used. This virtual pharmacy simulation software has been successfully used by other institutions for IPPE preparation, professional skills-building courses, pharmacy self-care encounters, pharmacy law, and as a personalized way to reflect on didactic education [16][17][18][19][20][21]. The software provides an overview of every aspect of the dispensing process, including prescription intake, product selection, drug interaction screening, product dispensing, product labeling, error resolution, interfacing with prescribers over a telephone system, and patient counseling.…”

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Educational Methods and Technological Innovations for Introductory Experiential Learning Given the Contact-Related Limitations Imposed by the SARS-CoV2/COVID-19 Pandemic

2021

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Background: Acute respiratory syndrome related coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has led to substantial changes in pharmacy curricula, including the ability to provide in-person introductory experiential practice experiences (IPPEs) to University of Colorado’s International-Trained PharmD (ITPD) students. Methods: The IPPE course for ITPD students was redesigned to offer remote educational activities in the health system setting and simulated practice and communication activities in the community setting. Students were evaluated via surveys regarding the perceived value of these changes, and changes in knowledge, skills and abilities before and after activities. Results: A total of 6 students were enrolled in the revised IPPE course. Students agreed or strongly agreed that the overall distance-based IPPE experience, the remote health system activities, and the community activities were valuable. Students also strongly agreed that course design successfully met course outcomes and was relevant to pharmacy practice. In terms of knowledge, skills and abilities, numeric improvements were observed in remote health system activities and community-based simulated patient interactions, but results were not statistically significant. A high baseline level of knowledge led to minimal improvements in perceptions of improvement in community pharmacy skills regarding pharmacy simulation software. Conclusion: Implementation of distance-based IPPE activities may be an alternate educational modality.

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“…MyDispense is a virtual platform developed by Monash University to provide a safe learning and teaching environment for dispensing and has been widely distributed and implemented globally [8]. Utilizing a simulated environment, students are given an authentic dispensing experience, contextualizing the theory learnt as part of their curriculum [9]. The use of a simulated environment allow students to better understand and identify medication and prescription errors [10], without the "real-life" consequences of dispensing errors.…”

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Analysis of Dispensing Errors Made by First-Year Pharmacy Students in a Virtual Dispensing Assessment

2021

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Pharmacists have a crucial role in the supply of medications and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. However, with the increased use of prescription medications, there is a potential for dispensing errors to occur. Some dispensing errors can result in patient harm, with some leading to death. The development of safe and accurate dispensing skills in pharmacy students is an essential part of the pharmacy curriculum to prevent such dispensing errors from occurring. A retrospective study was conducted on a virtual dispensing assessment completed by first-year pharmacy students using MyDispense at Monash University. Students were assessed on their ability to safely and accurately dispense four prescriptions. The students’ answers in the assessment were then analyzed using qualitative and quantitative methods. Errors in drug quantity, number of repeats, product, patient and prescriber selection were quantitatively analyzed. Through the development of a codebook, frequency of errors was determined for label directions and appropriate use of ancillary labels. In this study, the dispensing errors that were identified depended on the class of medication. Errors in label directions were most common, with the majority of errors displaying incorrect route of administration, drug formulation and/or frequency of dosing. Identified errors were then further categorized into potential severity of harm, ranging from “no harm” to “severe harm”. The findings from this study show the types of errors made by students that are preventable and the potential for first-year pharmacy students to benefit from more comprehensive introductions to dispensing guides and safe environments to practice.

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Virtual simulation to personalize student learning in a required pharmacy course

Cited by 35 publications

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A Novel Approach to Pharmacy Practice Law Instruction

A Novel Approach to Pharmacy Practice Law Instruction

Educational Methods and Technological Innovations for Introductory Experiential Learning Given the Contact-Related Limitations Imposed by the SARS-CoV2/COVID-19 Pandemic

Analysis of Dispensing Errors Made by First-Year Pharmacy Students in a Virtual Dispensing Assessment

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