| Rajeshkumar B1*, Naveena N1, Priyadharshini S1, Dhilip S1, Umamaheswari D2, Abdul Hasan Sathali A |
Conventional drug delivery gives the limitations of plasma drug concentration fluctuations in the blood which causes increased dosing. Controlled drug delivery has been approached to overcome the disadvantages by using nanocarrier which it coupled with drug molecule such as liposomes, niosomes, microspheres etc., which regulate the concentration. Microspheres are free flowing particle with particle size range 1-1000µm.The various synthetic and natural polymers are used for manufacturing. It improves efficacy, safety, reduced toxicity and increased patience compliance compared to conventional drug delivery. The article briefly shows the types of microspheres and various parameters to evaluate the efficiency and also its importance
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It is only through effective communication that healthcare practitioners can practice professionally and
competently. Students' communication skills and practice abilities are improving due to simulation-based education (SBE).
Objective: Simulated learning modules (SLMs) were developed based on practice-based scenarios. An evaluation of
students' abilities to practice pharmacy and their professional conduct was conducted to determine the impact of SLMs on
their abilities to practice. Methods: SLMs integrating EXCELL competencies were used to investigate a number of learning
outcomes. An experiential learning system and leadership skills training develop participants' self-efficacy, generic
communication skills, and self-confidence. A total of six pharmacy practice and practical placement scenarios were covered
in the SLM workshops. During SLM (Short Learning Module), students attended three hours of preliminary lecture and
eight hours of workshops. EXCELL social interaction maps (SIMs) were used in SLMs to brief, role-play, facilitate, and
debrief actors. Before and after the workshops, students were given quantitative and qualitative surveys, and teachers were
asked to reflect on their experiences. In surveys, specific learning outcomes are evaluated using pharmacy professionalism
and pharmacy practice effectiveness scales. Students' responses were measured prior to the start of SLMs after two
workshops and a block placement. By self-reporting their progress, students could gauge how much improvement they had
made. Results: Pharmacy practice and professionalism have improved significantly, and students have shown a commitment
to ethical behavior. Communication skills improved significantly along with confidence, according to qualitative feedback.
It is observed by teachers that SLMs are an effective method of improving communication and professionalism skills, and
they suggest modifications to improve the effectiveness of this method. Conclusion: In a recent study, both students and
teachers evaluated the effectiveness of a teaching strategy that emphasizes practice and professionalism. A broader range of
clinical applications can be achieved by integrating SLMs with SIMs
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