TITLE:
A Novel Virtual Pharmacy Examination Format and Student Self-Perceptions in Making Nonprescription Product Recommendations
AUTHORS:
William R. Hamilton, Bartholomew E. Clark, Victor A. Padrón, Amanda L. Kelly, DeDe A. Hedlund, Mark V. Siracuse
KEYWORDS:
Virtual Simulation; Practice Simulation; Computer-Based Examination; Therapeutic Recommendations; Nonprescription Products; OTC Products; Pharmacy Work Experience
JOURNAL NAME:
Creative Education,
Vol.3 No.4,
August
13,
2012
ABSTRACT: Determine the impact of the virtual pharmacy examination on student perceptions of confidence, competence, and comfort when recommending nonprescription products. METHODS: A pre-test post-test survey of student perceptions of their own confidence, competence and comfort following exposure to a “virtual pharmacy” examination was administered. Paired sample t-tests and independent samples t-tests were used for pre-post comparisons where appropriate. RESULTS: Analysis showed a pre-post mean increase of 1.25 on a 5-point scale (p