A simulated learning environment for teaching traceability of compounded formulations.

SANCHEZ, MARÍA FLORENCIA; MARIA E OLIVERA ME; LUCIANI GIACOBBE, CAROLINA; SCOLARI, ROMINA; GUZMAN, MARIA LAURA; BATTISTINI, FRANCO

Rosario

Congreso; 4ta Reunión Internacional de Ciencias Farmacéuticas (RICiFa); 2016

The Good Compounding Practices requires the traceability of the compounded formulations to allow the historical reconstruction of its preparation, identifying the origin of the components, the processes applied and the final dispensing to a patient.Objective. To generate an authentic simulation of the steps involved in the elaboration and dispensing of compounded formulations, for the students to develop their skills in a risk-free environment. Design. A new practicum was implemented in Pharmaceutical Technology 1 (Pharmacy degree, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba). In this activity we attempt that the students learn about the processes needed to generate documentation that allow the traceability of compounded formulations. Results. The practicum was focused in three stages: (i) acquisition and reception of raw material, (ii) preparation of a compounded formulation and (iii) its dispensing to a patient. The students also solved related case models. A post-activity survey was administered using a "Forms" Google® application. The survey rate of response was 64%. The results showed that 53.9% of the students thought they have achieved the class objective in 80-100%, while the 39.5% only reached a 60-80%. Moreover, a 6.5% of the students reported to have achieved the objective only partially. As regards the time management, 80.2% of the students thought it was enough and 19.8% indicated it was not adequate. The class methodology was also evaluated by the students: 7.9% thought it was ?excellent?, 59.2% that it was ?very good?, 31.6% that it was ?good? and one student thought the methodology was ?regular?. Concerning the appropriateness of the literature used, 89.5% of the subjects answered favorably whereas 10.5% answered negatively. The professors? performance was also evaluated: 35.5% considered it was ?excellent?, 48.7% ?very good?, 14.5% ?good? and only one student reported it was ?regular?. Finally, 89.5% indicated that the practicum will possibly have a positive impact on their professional career, while 10.5% did not consider it so. Students learned that traceability is a key element in compounding. Besides, they learned to generate the necessary documentation to trace the process involved from the reception of raw materials to the dispensing of compounded formulations. The simulation is an effective tool for helping students develop competency and knowledge in a safe environment.