Simulation in Community Pharmacy Practice

Abstract

Simulation is an effective tool for enhancing clinical skills and improving patient outcomes in community pharmacy practice. This chapter provides an overview of the history, types, levels, applications, and examples of simulation in community pharmacy practice, as well as the facilitators and barriers to its implementation. Additionally, recommendations for the best practice of simulation are provided, including the development of standardized simulations, incorporation into the pharmacy curriculum, provision of adequate resources, ethical considerations, interprofessional collaboration, outcome evaluation, lifelong learning, innovation, tailored simulations, feedback and reflection, use of various modalities, participation encouragement, technology incorporation, external collaboration, and culture of continuous improvement. Following these recommendations can enhance the effectiveness and relevance of simulation activities in community pharmacy practice, promoting the development of highly skilled and competent pharmacists and improving patient outcomes.