%0 Journal Article
%T A Novel Virtual Pharmacy Examination Format and Student Self-Perceptions in Making Nonprescription Product Recommendations
%A William R. Hamilton
%A Bartholomew E. Clark
%A Victor A. Padr¨®n
%A Amanda L. Kelly
%A DeDe A. Hedlund
%A Mark V. Siracuse
%J Creative Education
%P 588-594
%@ 2151-4771
%D 2012
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ce.2012.34086
%X Determine the impact of the virtual pharmacy examination on student perceptions of confidence, competence, and comfort when recommending nonprescription products. METHODS: A pre-test post-test survey of student perceptions of their own confidence, competence and comfort following exposure to a ˇ°virtual pharmacyˇ± examination was administered. Paired sample t-tests and independent samples t-tests were used for pre-post comparisons where appropriate. RESULTS: Analysis showed a pre-post mean increase of 1.25 on a 5-point scale (p < 0.001) for the 3-item subscale measuring perceived confidence in making nonprescription product recommendations. A single item for a pre-post comparison of perceived competence showed a mean increase of 1.45 on a 5-point scale (p < 0.001). Pre-post comparisons of self-reported comfort in making nonprescription recommendations showed a mean increase of 0.49 on a 5-point scale (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: The virtual examination format improved student perceptions of their own confidence, competence and comfort in making nonprescription product recommendations.
%K Virtual Simulation
%K Practice Simulation
%K Computer-Based Examination
%K Therapeutic Recommendations
%K Nonprescription Products
%K OTC Products
%K Pharmacy Work Experience
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=21641