Deepti Vyas|Eric Wombwell|Erica Russell|Frank Caligiuri
High-Fidelity Patient Simulation Series to Supplement Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
University of Missouri–Kansas City
introduce highfidelity simulation series 5year doctor pharmacy pharmd curriculum demonstrate hybrid model introductory pharmacy practice experience ippe deliveryfourthyear pharmacy students satellite campus participated 6week highfidelity patient simulation series small groups students worked members patient care team care patients following scenarios asthma exacerbation acute decompensated heart failure infective endocarditis subsequent anaphylactic reaction antibiotic fourthyear pharmacy students main campus participate simulation served comparator groupstudents scores knowledgebased postsimulation quiz significantly higher scores presimulation quiz p 005 knowledge retention significantly higher among simulation participants students comparator group p 0004 majority 76 students felt confident making clinical recommendations healthcare provider completing simulation series p 001highfidelity patient simulation effective activelearning strategy augment ippes allows students apply clinical skills realistic lowrisk patient care setting