Correction to “2024 ACCP Virtual Poster Symposium May 21–22, 2024”

Abstract

2024 ACCP Virtual Poster Symposium May 21–22, 2024. J. Am. Coll. Clin. Pharm. 2024;7:682–737.

Due to an oversight, the following abstract was inadvertently omitted from the published 2024 ACCP Virtual Poster Symposium abstracts. We regret the omission and are publishing the abstract below.

VPS Advances in International Clinical Pharmacy, Education and Training

The Use of Virtual Simulated Patients in Clinical Pharmacy Education: A Computer-Based Simulation.

Yuanhui Hu, Master, Yuyao Pei, Doctor, Feng Yu, B.Sc(Med), M.Sc, PhD, Ruoxin Huang, Master and Yufen Zheng, Doctor

Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Abstract Text:

Service or Program: Development of virtual simulated patient teaching software for pharmaceutical care skills training and its application to clinical pharmacy students at China Pharmaceutical University.

Justification/Documentation: Students visited the virtual simulation lab to undergo training with virtual simulated patient cases, which involved caring for patients afflicted with various diseases: cancer pain, osteoporosis, acne, asthma, diabetes, and other diseases. Each simulation patient training session necessitated students to undertake the following tasks: (1) review the patient's basic information; (2) gather essential patient data; (3) evaluate the patient's condition and devise a monitoring plan, as well as provide patient education, information collection and patient education need to be implemented with virtual patients. Students reported that this experience aided in enhancing their information-gathering abilities, reinforcing their understanding of course material, and applying it in real-world scenarios. They also noted that it contributed to their improved performance on the final assessment.

Adaptability: The adaptability of utilizing virtual simulated patients in clinical pharmacy education stems from their versatility and ability to replicate diverse clinical scenarios. Virtual simulated patients can be programmed to mimic various medical conditions, enabling students to practice clinical decision-making and patient care in a controlled environment. Consequently, they can be effectively and sustainably incorporated into the teaching of clinical pharmacy.

Significance: A virtual simulation patient teaching software can assist students in enhancing their knowledge and practical skills, while also aiding teachers in reducing lesson preparation time and enhancing teaching efficiency. This addresses the gap in virtual simulation teaching tools for pharmacy practice skills in China.

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