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Interactive Web-Based Learning Modules Prior To General Medicine Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences, Alex N. Isaacs, Alison M. Walton, Sarah A. Nisly

Scholarship and Professional Work – COPHS

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 …

Assessment Of Empathy Scores In A Pharmacy Professional Nutrition Support Elective Course, Megan M. Mayhew

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection

Background: Clinical empathy may be defined as "the ability to listen to, understand, sympathize with, and provide support to another individual." Empathy has been shown to influence patient satisfaction, adherence, and improve clinical outcomes. Teaching empathy skills in the classroom and clinical setting is imperative to allow students to develop and enhance their communication with patients.

Study Objective: To evaluate two empathy projects in the RX 618 Nutrition Support Professional Elective to identify if the projects are effective in improving pharmacy students' knowledge of empathy.

Methods: The study objective was met using a prospective cohort survey based study. An interactive …

Hypertension Management: Making Sense Of Guidelines And Therapy Options For The Elderly, Miranda Arthur, Lindsay Saum, Jessica E. Wilhoite

Scholarship and Professional Work – COPHS

Goal: The goal of this activity is to increase the awareness of the pharmacist on the complications surrounding hypertension management in the elderly individual, clarify the differences in current guideline recommendations, and aid in making the most appropriate drug therapy decisions regarding the management of hypertension.

Context And Contribution: Going Beyond The Research Paper In The Health Sciences, Laura Menard

Scholarship and Professional Work

Conference poster presented at the Midwest Medical Library Association Chapter Meeting, October 2-6, 2015 in Louisville, KY.