Integration of computer-simulated practical exercises into undergraduate medical pharmacology education at Mulungushi University, Zambia.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study was conducted to determine whether a computer simulation of practical exercises in undergraduate medical pharmacology led to the realization of the intended learning outcomes.

Methods

The study was a descriptive analysis of laboratory classes carried out using computer simulation programs. Five programs were used to teach practical pharmacology to undergraduate medical students at the Mulungushi University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The study period was January 2018 to December 2019. The computer programs included a pharmacokinetics simulator (CyberPatient), organ bath simulator (OBSim), AutonomiCAL for simulating autonomic pharmacology, and Virtual Cat and Virtual Rat (RatCVS) for simulating cardiovascular pharmacology. Students utilized thes

SUBMITTER: Ezeala CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7364025 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature