A computer-based module for prescribing error instruction.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate an instructional module's effectiveness at changing third-year doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students' ability to identify and correct prescribing errors.


METHODS
Students were randomized into 2 groups. Using a computer-based module, group 1 completed worksheet A, watched a presentation on medication errors, and then completed worksheets B and C. Group 2 completed worksheets A and B, watched the presentation, and then completed worksheet C.


RESULTS
Both groups scored a median 50% on worksheet A and 66.7% on worksheet C (p < 0.001). Median scores on worksheet B differed between groups (p = 0.0014). Group 1 viewed the presentation before completing worksheet B and scored 62.5%, while group 2 viewed the presentation after scoring 50% on worksheet B.


CONCLUSIONS
The module effectively taught pharmacy students to identify and correct prescribing errors.
Peeters
Michael J
MJ
University of Toledo Medical Center, Department of Pharmacy Practice, 2801 W. Bancroft, MS 609, Toledo, OH 43606, USA. michael.peeters@utoledo.edu
Kamm
Gayle L
GL
Beltyukova
Svetlana A
SA
D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D003479:Curriculum; D004512:Education, Pharmacy / Q000379:methods*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013339:Students, Pharmacy; D014584:User-Computer Interface