Novel online education to support pharmacist’s clinical decision-making skills
From August 2021 to May 2022, learners' (<i>n</i> = 34) perceptions of their confidence and competence in clinical decision-making were investigated using pre- and post-evaluation surveys (utilising 5scale Likert-type questions). Key aspects of clinical decision-making relating to the scenarios were investigated; overall care, interpreting blood results and specific dose adjustments. All areas assessed showed a statistically significant increase in the self-reported competence and confidence of the learners after using the module (Wilcoxon, <i>p</i> < 0.01). Qualitative analysis indicated that the module was well received; learners expressed a desire for a wider range of clinical topics alongside more complexity and variation in the scenarios.
Authors
- Leon Zlotos
- Vicky Park
- Rona Honnet
- Liane Holmes
Institutions
- NHS Education for Scotland (GB)
- Instituto de Montañas (US)
- Wishaw General Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Education for Primary Care
- Published
- 2026-01-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14739879.2025.2576182
- Primary Topic
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00