Development and evaluation of an educational game to support pharmacy students.

Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning
Shereen NabhaniReem Kayyali

Abstract

United Kingdom pharmacy students need to efficiently navigate the British National Formulary (BNF), a standard medicines reference source. "Pharmacy Challenge" is a web-based prototype game based on the BNF. This research aimed to evaluate the game in terms of design, content, and impact on students' performance and confidence. Evaluation was comprised of three phases: implementation, perception, and impact. Game design and evaluation methods were modelled using adapted elements of the Relevance Embedding Translation Adaption Immersion and Naturalisation framework. Qualitative and quantitative questionnaires were utilised to assess students' perceptions of the game and its role in their education and to evaluate changes in confidence and performance after playing the game. Quizzes were developed to determine changes in performance. The questionnaire evaluation (n = 152) found students' confidence increased significantly (p < .05) in speed of using, knowledge of BNF sections, extracting information, and knowing where to look for the answer. Most students (88%) felt they had learnt something new and 86% felt that it reinforced their learning. A significant (p < .05) increase in pre- and post- BNF quiz marks was observed. Statisti...Continue Reading

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Apr 3, 2021·Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning·Shiow-Fern NgJazmi Izwan Jamal
Jul 24, 2021·Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning·Reem KayyaliShereen Nabhani-Gebara
Aug 1, 2021·Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning·Radhika DevrajJeff Cain
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