A realist evaluation exploring simulated patient role-play in pharmacist undergraduate communication training

Abstract Background Effective communication between pharmacists and patients is essential and improves health outcomes. Simulated patients (SPs) are trained to reproduce real-life situations and can help pharmacy students to develop and adapt their communication skills in a safe, learner-centred env...

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Main Authors: Aisling Kerr, Judith Strawbridge, Caroline Kelleher, James Barlow, Clare Sullivan, Teresa Pawlikowska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-021-02776-8