Human Patient Simulation in a Pharmacotherapy Course

Amy L. Seybert, Lawrence R. Kobulinsky, Teresa P. McKaveney
2008 American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education  
Objective. To incorporate human patient simulation (HPS) into a pharmacotherapy course and evaluate its impact on students' satisfaction and mastery of course objectives. Design. Various levels of HPS were used for clinical skills assessments, reinforcement of concepts previously introduced in class, and presentation of simulated patient case scenarios requiring criticalthinking and problem-solving abilities. Pre-and post-simulation examinations and a satisfaction survey instrument were
more » ... ered. Assessment. Significant improvement was seen in students' knowledge on post-simulation examinations. On problem-solving skills, the majority of student groups received a final case grade .95%. Students indicated high levels of satisfaction with the use of HPS in the course and showed increased levels of confidence in their pharmacotherapy/patient care skills. Conclusion. Human patient simulation provided a unique opportunity for students to apply what they learned and allowed them to practice problem-solving skills. Students grew in confidence and knowledge through exposure to realistic simulation of clinical scenarios. Students showed improvement in knowledge and ability to resolve patient treatment problems, as well as in self-confidence.
doi:10.5688/aj720237 pmid:18483603 pmcid:PMC2384212 fatcat:52dssztl6falvg26whobdmnxvu