Abstract

Objective. To develop, implement, and assess an Internet-based vidcasting project to promote the pharmacist's role in public health. Design. This was a collaborative effort for 2 different courses taught at 2 different schools of pharmacy. Faculty members created a special instructional design for students to follow in planning, producing, and publishing video public service announcements on the Internet.Assessment. Formative and summative assessments, including course examinations, a grading rubric, student survey, and focus group, were implemented to evaluate student learning and public reaction. Students believed Internet video public service announcements served as a useful reference for patients and professionals, aided in promoting disease prevention and wellness initiatives, positively impacted patient-provider relationships, and increased awareness regarding significance and financial impact of disease burden. Conclusion. Producing a public health information video and vidcasting it on the Internet increased pharmacy students' self-esteem, respect for peers, creative and critical-thinking abilities, and understanding of the need for and importance of pharmacists providing accurate public health information.

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Originally published in American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, v.74 no.6 (2010), article no.97. DOI:10.5688/aj710585

Keywords

public health, instructional design, video, Internet, pharmacists

Subject Categories

Pharmacists - Public relations, Communication in public health, Internet videos

Disciplines

Medical Education | Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | Public Health

Publisher

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)

Publication Date

8-10-2010

Rights Holder

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)


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