Virtual Reality competency training and assessment tool for processing of prescriptions and medication orders
Technology
Training ＆ Education
Singapore Allied Health Conference
SingHealth
31 December 2021
Develop a VR training program to enhance pharmacy staff’s ability to process prescriptions safely and accurately. VR technology effectively trains pharmacy staff in processing prescriptions and medication orders with real-time feedback.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Technology, Learning Theories ＆ Framework, Simulated Training, Learning Approach, Gamification, Digital Health, Virtual Reality
About this Content
Aims
Develop a VR training program to enhance pharmacy staff’s ability to process prescriptions safely and accurately.
Background
Traditional OJT in pharmacy faced challenges: labor intensity, trainer availability, and lack of timely feedback.
Methods
Developed Project VRx, a 5-stage virtual reality simulation for prescription processing; real-time feedback via training dashboard.
Results
88% of participants found VR engaging and easy to use; 68% said it enhanced skills; 48% found VR training more interactive than traditional methods.
Conclusion
VR technology effectively trains pharmacy staff in processing prescriptions and medication orders with real-time feedback.
Lessons Learnt
Team communication and engagement with developers were key; VR successfully engaged younger learners and reduced trainer workload.
Additional Information
Recognized with SAHC 2021 Merit Award: Innovation & Digital Strategies.
Keywords
VR Training, Prescription Processing, Gamification, Pharmacy Education, Technology, Innovation
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore General Hospital, SingHealth Academy |
Platform(s) | Singapore Allied Health Conference |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Pharmacy, Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Pharmacology, Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Tsang Wing Yee |
Project Member(s) | Chen Yufei |
Connect with this contributor!
Petrina Fan Yuen Wai - petrina.fan.y.w@sgh.com.sg
Project Attachment
449_SGH_SGA_SAHC_2021_VR_competency_training_and_assessment_tool_combine.pdf