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Objective: Virtual patients (VPs) are a method of simulating clinical practice however little is known about their use by healthcare professionals. This study explores if, and how, one VP is educationally beneficial for pharmacists and pre-registration trainees to teach non-vitamin K oral anticoagulant (NOAC) patient counselling. Method: The evaluation used a before and after questionnaire measuring self-perceived counselling ability; further questions considered the outcomes of VP use. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics; ethical approval was granted by Keele University. Results: There was an average improvement in the user’s (n=94) self-perceived ability to conduct NOAC counselling (+10.2%). Although, there was variation in educational outcomes with changes in both knowledge and confidence reported. Some reported a decreased ability, but they were still positive towards the VP as it may have had a regulatory effect. Conclusion: Most users perceived multiple benefits of use; more generic outcomes related to counselling skills were also reported.
Author(s): Richardson CL, Chapman S, White S
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Pharmacy Education
Year: 2021
Volume: 21
Pages: 382-389
Online publication date: 20/08/2021
Acceptance date: 20/08/2021
Date deposited: 16/09/2021
ISSN (electronic): 1477-2701
Publisher: Federation Internationale Pharmaceutique
URL: https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2021.211.382389
DOI: 10.46542/pe.2021.211.382389
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