Lynch Sarah E, Griffin Brooke L, Vest Kathleen M
Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13905, United States.
Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, 555 31st Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515, United States.
Curr Pharm Teach Learn. 2018 Feb;10(2):178-184. doi: 10.1016/j.cptl.2017.10.013. Epub 2017 Nov 10.
The role of the pharmacist has been shifting rapidly. One example of change is the passage of legislation allowing pharmacists to independently initiate self-administered hormonal contraceptives in several states. There is no evidence of this specific topic being covered in pharmacy school curricula, and many states are requiring additional post-graduate training. This activity was designed to determine the utility of a contraceptive prescribing simulation activity for pharmacy students.
Pharmacy students enrolled in a women's health elective learned about relevant state legislation and attended a clinical skills center simulation activity where they utilized an available prescribing algorithm. Students completed two scenarios and received grades based on their clinical decision-making and patient interaction skills. An electronic survey was distributed post-activity to assess student satisfaction and confidence when prescribing contraceptives. Responses and grades on the assignment were analyzed to determine the activity's utility.
Students finished with median scores of 15, 14.8, and 14.5 out of 15 possible points for the three scenarios. Students reported overall satisfaction with the activity, with general agreement that the activity was realistic and made them feel like they were prepared to prescribe contraceptives.
Independently initiating contraceptives is a novel practice area for pharmacists. This activity introduced students to the process of prescribing using realistic forms and scenarios. The utility of the activity was twofold - it introduced students to the changing environment of pharmacy practice and allowed students to apply their knowledge of contraceptives and women's health. Students performed well on the activity and reported high levels of satisfaction.
药剂师的角色一直在迅速转变。变革的一个例子是多项立法的通过，允许药剂师在多个州独立开具自我给药的激素避孕药。尚无证据表明药学院课程涵盖了这一特定主题，许多州要求进行额外的研究生培训。本活动旨在确定避孕药处方模拟活动对药学专业学生的实用性。
参加女性健康选修课的药学专业学生了解了相关州立法，并参加了临床技能中心的模拟活动，在活动中他们使用了现有的处方算法。学生们完成了两个场景，并根据他们的临床决策和患者互动技能获得成绩。活动结束后进行了一项电子调查，以评估学生在开具避孕药处方时的满意度和信心。对作业的回答和成绩进行了分析，以确定该活动的实用性。
在三个场景中，学生的中位数得分分别为15分制中的15分、14.8分和14.5分。学生们对该活动总体满意，普遍认为该活动逼真，让他们感觉自己已准备好开具避孕药处方。
独立开具避孕药是药剂师的一个新业务领域。本活动通过逼真的表格和场景向学生介绍了处方过程。该活动的实用性体现在两个方面——它让学生了解了不断变化的药学实践环境，并让学生应用他们的避孕药和女性健康知识。学生们在活动中表现出色，并报告了很高的满意度。
