A Computer-based Module for Prescribing Error Instruction

To evaluate an instructional module's effectiveness at changing third-year doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students' ability to identify and correct prescribing errors. Students were randomized into 2 groups. Using a computer-based module, group 1 completed worksheet A, watched a presentation...

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Published in:American journal of pharmaceutical education 2009-08, Vol.73 (6), p.1
Main Authors: Peeters, Michael J, Kamm, Gayle L, Beltyukova, Svetlana A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
CAI
Computer assisted instruction
Educational evaluation
Educational Research
Educational Strategies
Medical errors
Pharmacy
Prescriptions
Teaching Methods
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Summary:To evaluate an instructional module's effectiveness at changing third-year doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students' ability to identify and correct prescribing errors. Students were randomized into 2 groups. Using a computer-based module, group 1 completed worksheet A, watched a presentation on medication errors, and then completed worksheets B and C. Group 2 completed worksheets A and B, watched the presentation, and then completed worksheet C. Both groups scored a median 50% on worksheet A and 66.7% on worksheet C (p < 0.001). Median scores on worksheet B differed between groups (p = 0.0014). Group 1 viewed the presentation before completing worksheet B and scored 62.5%, while group 2 viewed the presentation after scoring 50% on worksheet B. The module effectively taught pharmacy students to identify and correct prescribing errors.
ISSN:0002-9459
1553-6467