Examining pharmacy students’ utilisation of an online curricular resource platform
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2024.241.838847Keywords:
Education, Learning resource, Online curricular resource, PharmacyAbstract
Objective: To evaluate how Doctor of Pharmacy Students (PharmD) at one school of pharmacy use an online curricular resource platform, explicitly identifying the most frequently used resources and potential barriers to their usage.
Methods: An anonymous, voluntary electronic survey using Qualtrics was administered to all PharmD students at a single institution in spring 2023. The survey included demographic questions and items on platform usage frequency, resource utilisation, and reasons for using or not using the platform and its resources. Descriptive statistics characterised the study population. Chi-square tests examined the impact of professional year and GPA on platform utilisation.
Results: A survey of 180 students revealed that 37.8% were in Year 4, 52.2% occasionally used the online curricular resource platform, and 49.2% did not use any multimedia available. The most utilised tool was the Top 300 Pharmacy Flash Cards (32.5%). Chi-square and p-value analyses indicated significant differences in resource usage across professional years, while no association was found between GPA and resource usage frequency.
Conclusion:This study highlights the importance of diverse online resources and effective study tools in enhancing pharmacy education. By understanding student usage patterns, educators can optimise online platforms to meet educational needs better, improving learning experiences and outcomes.
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