Development of a pharmacy critical care elective utilising online case-based patient simulations

Authors

  • Paul Staffieri Long Island University (LIU) Pharmacy, Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Brooklyn, New York
  • Francesco Ciummo LIU Pharmacy, Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Brooklyn, New York
  • Yoonsun Mo LIU Pharmacy, Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Brooklyn, New York

Keywords:

Critical-care, Elective, EHR, Online, Simulation

Abstract

Description: An innovative critical care elective was created that combines didactic teaching with case-based discussions utilising online electronic health record technology.

Evaluation: A total of 12 students completed the course and a post-course survey was administered. The results from the post-course surveys resulted in the majority of students reporting a perceived improvement in problem solving abilities and advanced practice pharmacy education (APPE) preparedness.

Conclusion: This assessment suggests that the integration of online simulated patient cases into a critical care pharmacy elective course is viable and may help students develop problem solving abilities.

Author Biography

Paul Staffieri, Long Island University (LIU) Pharmacy, Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Brooklyn, New York

Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice

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Published

24-07-2019

How to Cite

Staffieri, P., Ciummo, F., & Mo, Y. (2019). Development of a pharmacy critical care elective utilising online case-based patient simulations. Pharmacy Education, 19(1), p 219–221. Retrieved from https://pharmacyeducation.fip.org/pharmacyeducation/article/view/773

Issue

Vol. 19 (2019)

Section

Research Article

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