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Structured incremental measurement of directed and objective simulation experiences-pilot (SIM DOSE-P)

Authors :
Michael C. Thomas
Georges Adunlin
Megan Z. Roberts
Jennifer W. Beall
Elizabeth W. Covington
Mary A. Worthington
Jeffrey A. Kyle
Source :
Pharmacy Education. :276-286
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), 2022.

Abstract

Objective: To describe performance, anxiety, confidence, and time effects across multiple individual simulation experiences in an acute care environment among volunteer Pharm.D. students. Methods: This pilot study used five different cases spanning five weeks. Participants were not aware of case content until each simulation began but topics had been taught in the curriculum. Performance on a SOAP note, self-reported anxiety and confidence, and time to complete each activity were measured. A focus group provided qualitative feedback. Results: Fifteen participants completed the study. Mean performance scores across all cases were variable without a predictable pattern. Global measures of anxiety and confidence numerically improved. The average time to complete simulation activities was similar across the first three cases but decreased for the remaining two cases. Participant comments supported the overall design as meaningful and encouraged self-directed learning. Conclusion: The design of repeated individual simulation experiences improves anxiety and confidence scores and promotes self-directed learning.

Details

ISSN :
14772701
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Pharmacy Education
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........f6949c77946ef2bdaa762f3f9ebc6135
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2022.221.276286