ArticlePharmacy (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Integration of a Virtual Dispensing Simulator "MyDispense" in an Experiential Education Program to Prepare Students for Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience.
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- Enhancing Self-Care Consultation Skills in Pharmacy Education: Benefits of Virtual Patients and Artificial Intelligence-A Scoping Review.Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- The application of MyDispense as virtual simulation in pharmacy education in a non-prescription drugs and self-care course: a prospective mixed-method study.BMC medical education · 2026Article
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- Perception of learners on the effectiveness and suitability of MyDispense: a virtual pharmacy simulation and its integration in the clinical pharmacy module in Viet Nam.BMC medical education · 2023Article
- MyDispense simulation in pharmacy education: a scoping review.Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice · 2023Article
- An Introductory Over-the-Counter Simulation for First-Year Pharmacy Students Using a Virtual Pharmacy.American journal of pharmaceutical education · 2023Article
- Expansion of MyDispense: A Descriptive Report of Simulation Activities and Assessment in a Certified Pharmacy Technician Training Program.Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Use of the Virtual Simulation Tool 'MyDispense' By Pharmacy Programs in the United States.American journal of pharmaceutical education · 2022Article
- Incorporation of MyDispense, a Virtual Pharmacy Simulation, into Extemporaneous Formulation Laboratories.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Identification and evaluation of medication-related issues relating to patient's own drugs by pharmacy students while on placement in a tertiary hospital.International journal of clinical pharmacy · 2022Article
- Simulation-Based Education Implementation in Pharmacy Curriculum: A Review of the Current Status.Advances in medical education and practice · 2022Review
- Using Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning in Pharmacy Education.Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundTechnology is increasingly used to enhance pharmacy education. We sought to evaluate student learning and preparedness for community introductory pharmacy practice experiences (IPPEs) after implementation of "MyDispense" into experiential education.
methodsBoth first-year pharmacy students and assigned community IPPE preceptors were eligible. Students were stratified based on previous community pharmacy experience (< or ≥ 50 h), then randomized to complete MyDispense exercises before IPPE (group A) or after 24-32 h of IPPE (group B). We evaluated preceptors' assessment of student readiness using a 6-item Likert scale survey and students' readiness and opinion of MyDispense using an anonymous 9-item survey. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize data. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare groups and a
resultsOf 177 eligible students, 155 were randomized and 56 completed study. Group A included 32 students; 56.3% had prior community practice experience. Group B included 24 students; 50% had prior community practice experience. Forty-eight preceptors were enrolled. Students who completed exercises before rotation received higher preceptor scores for patient counseling of self-care and of medications (
conclusionSimulation-based software, such as MyDispense, can enhance learner understanding of the prescription fill and counseling process in a community pharmacy practice setting.
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