title: Crossword puzzles as a tool to enhance learning about anti-ulcer agents.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To design, implement, and evaluate the use of crossword puzzles as a low-stakes educational tool for enhancing learning about anti-ulcer agents.
  
  
  METHODS
  Crossword puzzles were created using a free Internet resource and administered to students during 3 consecutive lectures covering the pharmacology and medicinal chemistry of anti-ulcer agents. Student perceptions of the crossword puzzle were examined using an 8-item survey instrument.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Over 90% of students indicated that crossword puzzles enhanced their learning, oriented them to the important topics, and served as good reviews of the lecture material.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Students perceived that crossword puzzles enhanced their learning of anti-ulcer agents. Use of crossword puzzles provides a simple and creative way to incorporate active learning into pharmacy classroom instruction.
authors.affiliation: South University School of Pharmacy, Savannah, GA 31406, USA. sshah@southuniversity.edu
authors.forename: Samit
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.forename: Launa M J
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Lynch
authors.forename: Lilia Z
authors.initials: LZ
authors.lastname: Macias-Moriarity
mesh_terms: D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002626:Chemistry, Pharmaceutical / Q000193:education; D004512:Education, Pharmacy / Q000379:methods*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D005845:Georgia; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D010465:Perception; D010601:Pharmacology, Clinical / Q000193:education; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D013339:Students, Pharmacy / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013664:Teaching Materials
chemical_list: D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents