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An e-learning programme about the risk and management of QTc-prolongation in community pharmacies significantly improves pharmacists' (long-term) knowledge

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© 2018 FIP. Objective: To develop an e-learning programme about the risk of QTc-prolongation and to evaluate its impact on knowledge. Methods: An e-learning programme, covering all aspects of QTc-prolongation, was developed and implemented in a Flemish pharmacy network. Pre-post knowledge tests and a satisfaction questionnaire were used to evaluate the impact. Results: Overall, 166 pharmacists completed the e-learning, pre-post knowledge tests and satisfaction questionnaire. The median score on the knowledge test before the e-learning was 9/19 (IQR 6-11); this increased to 16/19 (IQR 15-18; p<0.001) immediately after the e-learning, and 12/19 (IQR 10-14) ten months later. The median satisfaction score was 9/10 (IQR 8-10). Most pharmacists indicated that they were more confident about their knowledge after following the training, and that this knowledge can be used in practice. Conclusions: An e-learning about the risk of QTc-prolongation yielded high satisfaction scores among pharmacists. The training led to a significant increase in (long-term) knowledge.
Journal: Pharmacy Education
ISSN: 1560-2214
Issue: 1
Volume: 18
Pages: 119 - 131
Publication year:2018