High-Fidelity Simulation Training in Advanced Resuscitation for Pharmacy Residents |
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Authors: | Amy J. Eng Jennifer M. Namba Kevin W. Box James R. Lane Dennis Y. Kim Daniel P. Davis Jay J. Doucet Raul Coimbra |
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Affiliation: | University of California San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, California |
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Abstract: | Objective. To assess the impact of high-fidelity patient simulation on pharmacy resident knowledge, confidence, and competency with advanced resuscitation algorithms and interventions.Design. An overview of the institutional cardiopulmonary arrest algorithm and a review of pertinent medications and calculations were presented to postgraduate year 1 (PGY1) pharmacy residents, followed by participation in 3 simulated clinical scenarios using a high-fidelity mannequin.Assessment. An improvement of pharmacy resident knowledge, confidence, and competency with advanced resuscitation skills was observed. In addition, pharmacy residents demonstrated high performance levels with skills requiring advanced competency and proactive interactions with the cardiac arrest team.Conclusion. Incorporating high-fidelity patient simulation into an advanced resuscitation training program can help pharmacy residents achieve competency through the active learning of practical skills. |
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Keywords: | patient simulation advanced cardiac life support resuscitation competency-based education active learning |
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