Students Research in Progress
Monday, November 13, 2023
01:00 PM–02:30 PM
Abstract
Introduction:
Our College of Pharmacy requires a clinical pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (cPKPD) course within the curriculum. cPKPD course coordinators aimed to incorporate low-fidelity simulations consisting of case-based consults that emulated real-life clinical scenarios encountered by pharmacists. Throughout the years, the course structure underwent multiple changes that may have had varying effects on student outcomes. This study aimed to determine whether students’ assessed performance on a final, comprehensive pharmacokinetic consult over multiple course renditions better paralleled preceptor assessment of similar skills during Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs).
Research Question or Hypothesis: Did course structure and evaluation changes in a cPKPD course improve assessment of student performance on APPEs over time?
Study Design: Retrospective analysis
Methods: Fourth-year pharmacy students who were enrolled in and completed the cPKPD course during a four year period at the College and then progressed normally to APPEs were included. Full rubric points (100%) on the final, comprehensive consult was equivalent to practice-ready performance. Students achieving 80% performance were considered APPE-ready. APPE evaluation scores (graded on a scale of 0-4), of 75% on similar skills defined APPE-readiness. APPE rotations were included in the analysis on the basis of students’ anticipated ability to complete pharmacokinetic consults or similar skills. Midpoint preceptor APPE evaluation scores were predicted to be most reflective of the students’ foundational knowledge gained from the cPKPD course. Student performance from the final, comprehensive consult and APPE evaluation scores were compared via a paired t-test, and data was expressed as means with a 95% confidence interval.
Results: Data collection has been completed. Analysis is currently in progress.
Conclusion: It is anticipated that APPE-ready consult performance will correlate with preceptor determined APPE-readiness.
Presenting Author
Katlynd Sunjic Pharm.D.University of South Florida
Authors
Faith Amos B.S., Pharm.D. Candidate 2024
University of South Florida Taneja College of Pharmacy
Joseph Lamberti B.S., Pharm.D. Candidate 2024
University of South Florida Taneja College of Pharmacy
Rachel Culley B.S., Pharm.D., Candidate 2024
University of South Florida Taneja College of Pharmacy