@article{8767,
  keywords = {medical errors, medication errors, patient safety},
  author = {Sana R. Sukkari and Larry D. Sasich and Donald A. Tuttle and Asim M. Abu-Baker and Hannah Howell},
  title = {Development and evaluation of a required patient safety course.},
  abstract = {<p><b>OBJECTIVES: </b>To develop, implement, and assess a required patient safety course for second-year doctor of pharmacy students.</p><p><b>DESIGN: </b>A patient safety course was developed that included didactic lectures, case studies, in-class activities, and reading assignments. Written examinations and essays were used to evaluate student learning. In addition, a modified minute paper and a pre- and post-intervention student self-assessment survey were used to assess course outcomes.</p><p><b>ASSESSMENT: </b>Results examining the utility of the course teaching format and the relevance of the material in meeting the course outcomes are presented and discussed. The self-assessment course survey indicated major improvements in the students' knowledge and skills, readiness for knowledge application, and commitment to improve patient safety.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION: </b>The course provided pharmacy students with an increased level of understanding of the principles and concepts of patient safety.</p>},
  year = {2008},
  journal = {Am J Pharm Educ},
  volume = {72},
  pages = {65},
  month = {06/2008},
  issn = {1553-6467},
  language = {eng},
}