Interactive web-based learning modules prior to general medicine advanced pharmacy practice experiences

Am J Pharm Educ. 2015 Apr 25;79(3):40. doi: 10.5688/ajpe79340.

Abstract

Objective: To implement and evaluate interactive web-based learning modules prior to advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs) on inpatient general medicine.

Design: Three clinical web-based learning modules were developed for use prior to APPEs in 4 health care systems. The aim of the interactive modules was to strengthen baseline clinical knowledge before the APPE to enable the application of learned material through the delivery of patient care.

Assessment: For the primary endpoint, postassessment scores increased overall and for each individual module compared to preassessment scores. Postassessment scores were similar among the health care systems. The survey demonstrated positive student perceptions of this learning experience.

Conclusion: Prior to inpatient general medicine APPEs, web-based learning enabled the standardization and assessment of baseline student knowledge across 4 health care systems.

Keywords: active learning; experiential education; web-based learning.

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Competence
  • Computer-Assisted Instruction / methods*
  • Education, Pharmacy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Internet*
  • Pharmacy Residencies / methods*
  • Problem-Based Learning / methods*