Using Augmented Reality Technology to Develop a Clinical Pharmacy Skills Assessment System

Clinical pharmacy education emphasizes pharmacotherapy, clinical decision-making, patient-centered communication, and interprofessional collaboration. However, traditional classroom instruction and standardized patient (SP) training are often limited by resource constraints, impacting hands-on clinical experience. While the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) offers standardized assessments, it lacks real-world complexity, affecting learning outcomes. This study develops an AR glasses–assisted OSCE system to enhance clinical pharmacy training by integrating augmented reality (AR) technology. The system provides real-time interaction, immersive guidance, and information visualization, enabling students to practice patient consultation and prescription verification in realistic simulations. Utilizing design thinking, User-Centered Design (UCD), and Human Factors Engineering, the system addresses resource limitations and improves learning effectiveness and clinical assessment authenticity.