Michael J Peeters1, Gayle L Kamm, Svetlana A Beltyukova. 1. University of Toledo Medical Center, Department of Pharmacy Practice, 2801 W. Bancroft, MS 609, Toledo, OH 43606, USA. michael.peeters@utoledo.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate an instructional module's effectiveness at changing third-year doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students' ability to identify and correct prescribing errors. DESIGN: Students were randomized into 2 groups. Using a computer-based module, group 1 completed worksheet A, watched a presentation on medication errors, and then completed worksheets B and C. Group 2 completed worksheets A and B, watched the presentation, and then completed worksheet C. ASSESSMENT: Both groups scored a median 50% on worksheet A and 66.7% on worksheet C (p < 0.001). Median scores on worksheet B differed between groups (p = 0.0014). Group 1 viewed the presentation before completing worksheet B and scored 62.5%, while group 2 viewed the presentation after scoring 50% on worksheet B. CONCLUSION: The module effectively taught pharmacy students to identify and correct prescribing errors.
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate an instructional module's effectiveness at changing third-year doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students' ability to identify and correct prescribing errors. DESIGN: Students were randomized into 2 groups. Using a computer-based module, group 1 completed worksheet A, watched a presentation on medication errors, and then completed worksheets B and C. Group 2 completed worksheets A and B, watched the presentation, and then completed worksheet C. ASSESSMENT: Both groups scored a median 50% on worksheet A and 66.7% on worksheet C (p < 0.001). Median scores on worksheet B differed between groups (p = 0.0014). Group 1 viewed the presentation before completing worksheet B and scored 62.5%, while group 2 viewed the presentation after scoring 50% on worksheet B. CONCLUSION: The module effectively taught pharmacy students to identify and correct prescribing errors.
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