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- Nancy M Tofil, Kim W Benner, Mary A Worthington, Lynn Zinkan, and Marjorie Lee White.
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA. ntofil@peds.uab.edu
- Am J Pharm Educ. 2010 Mar 10; 74 (2): 21.
ObjectivesTo assess the impact on learning of adding a pediatric human patient simulation to a pharmacy course.DesignPharmacy students enrolled in a pediatric elective participated in 1 inpatient and 1 outpatient scenario using a pediatric patient simulator. Immediately following each case, reflective debriefing occurred.AssessmentForty-two students participated in the simulation activity over 2 academic years. A pretest and posttest study design was used, with average scores 4.1 + or - 1.2 out of 9 on pretest and average 7.0 + or - 1.5 out of 9 on posttest (p < 0.0001). Ninety-five percent (40/42) of students' scores improved. Students felt the learning experiences were positive and realistic.ConclusionsPharmacy students' knowledge and application skills improved through use of pediatric simulation exercises.
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