(390) Virtual Reality Cleanroom Suite Introduction Video on Students’ Knowledge and Confidence during USP 797 Simulation.

Trainee Category: Student Pharmacist

Objective : The objective of this study is to assess the impact of an introductory virtual reality (VR) video prior to a second-year USP 797 cleanroom in-person activity on student knowledge and confidence.

Methods: This cross-sectional, randomized survey distributed participants into Group A (VR video) and Group B (control group). After a Qualtrics pre-survey, both groups were given access to the course standard preparatory materials while Group A was given access to the VR video. Upon completion of the in-person USP 797 cleanroom activities, participants were asked to complete the post-survey. Demographics, including prior cleanroom experience, were described using frequencies and percentages for categorical variables and means with standard deviations for continuous variables. Each knowledge question was coded as dichotomous (correct/incorrect), assessed with a McNemar’s test, with the total knowledge score evaluated with a paired t-test. Student self-confidence based on each activity objective was rated on a 0-100 scaled and assessed with a paired t-test.

Results: Data collection is ongoing for the 92 second-year pharmacy students.

Conclusions: Sterile compounding is one of the essential required skills per the 2016 ACPE accreditation standards for Doctor of Pharmacy programs. Utilizing unique strategies for achieving educational objectives may enhance pharmacy student’s knowledge and confidence. This study will assess and evaluate the impact of a virtual reality video on student knowledge and confidence in the cleanroom suite.