Evaluating an online pharmaceutical education system for pharmacy interns in critical care settings

Abstract Incorporating electronic learning (eLearning) system into professional experimental programs such as pharmacy internships is a challenge. However, none of the current systems can fully support the unique needs of clinical pharmacy internship. In this study we enhanced a commercial eLearning...

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Published in:Computer methods and programs in biomedicine 2014-02, Vol.113 (2), p.682-689
Main Authors: Yeh, Yu-Ting, Chen, Hsiang-Yin, Cheng, Kuei-Ju, Hou, Ssu-An, Yen, Yu-Hsuan, Liu, Chien-Tsai
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Applied sciences
Clinical pharmacy
Computer science
control theory
systems
Computer systems and distributed systems. User interface
Critical Care
Education, Pharmacy - standards
eLearning
Exact sciences and technology
Female
General aspects
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Internal Medicine
Internet learning
Internship and Residency
KAP
Learning
Male
Occupational training. Personnel. Work management
Other
Software
System evaluation
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract Incorporating electronic learning (eLearning) system into professional experimental programs such as pharmacy internships is a challenge. However, none of the current systems can fully support the unique needs of clinical pharmacy internship. In this study we enhanced a commercial eLearning system for clinical pharmacy internship (The Clinical Pharmacy Internship eLearning System, CPIES). The KAP questionnaire was used to evaluate the performance of group A with the traditional teaching model and group B with the CPIES teaching model. The CPIES teaching model showed significant improvement in interns’ knowledge and practice ( p = 0.002 and 0.031, respectively). The traditional teaching model only demonstrated significant improvement in practice ( p = 0.011). Moreover, professionalism, such as attitudes on cooperating with other health professionals, is developed by learning from a good mentor. The on-line teaching and traditional teaching methods should undoubtedly be blended in a complete teaching model in order to improve learners’ professional knowledge, facilitate correct attitude, and influence good practice.
ISSN:0169-2607
1872-7565
DOI:10.1016/j.cmpb.2013.11.006