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    A Computer Simulation of Community Pharmacy Practice for Educational Use

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    Authors
    Bindoff, I.
    Ling, T.
    Bereznicki, L.
    Westbury, J.
    Stafford, Leanne
    Peterson, G.
    Ollington, R.
    Date
    2014
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Bindoff, I. and Ling, T. and Bereznicki, L. and Westbury, J. and Stafford, L. and Peterson, G. and Ollington, R. 2014. A Computer Simulation of Community Pharmacy Practice for Educational Use. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 78 (9): pp. 168-168.
    Source Title
    American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
    DOI
    10.5688/ajpe789168
    ISSN
    1553-6467
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/58576
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    OBJECTIVE: To provide a computer-based learning method for pharmacy practice that is as effective as paper-based scenarios, but more engaging and less labor-intensive.DESIGN: We developed a flexible and customizable computer simulation of community pharmacy. Using it, the students would be able to work through scenarios which encapsulate the entirety of a patient presentation. We compared the traditional paper-based teaching method to our computer-based approach using equivalent scenarios. The paper-based group had 2 tutors while the computer group had none. Both groups were given a prescenario and postscenario clinical knowledge quiz and survey.ASSESSMENT: Students in the computer-based group had generally greater improvements in their clinical knowledge score, and third-year students using the computer-based method also showed more improvements in history taking and counseling competencies. Third-year students also found the simulation fun and engaging.CONCLUSION: Our simulation of community pharmacy provided an educational experience as effective as the paper-based alternative, despite the lack of a human tutor.

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