Table 2 Themes and subthemes
From: Barriers and facilitators to implementing simulation into pharmacy programs globally
Main theme | Subcategory (n participants) |
|---|---|
Dispensing and counseling | Dispensing techniques (18) |
Time allocated to practice (13) | |
Other dispensing software (11) | |
Description of MyDispense use | Initial setup (8) |
Previously taught dispensing (6) | |
Application (12) | |
Frequency of use (6) | |
Dispensing assessments (10) | |
Barriers to MyDispense use | University costs (8) |
Academic staff time (6) | |
Lack of training (4) | |
General difficulty in use (8) | |
Lack of collaboration (7) | |
Lack of realism (3) | |
Difference in jurisdiction and drug nomenclature (4) | |
Sustainability (4) | |
Facilitators to use MyDispense | Cost (7) |
Training (9) | |
Promotes collaboration (8) | |
Realistic environment (10) | |
Controlled drug function (2) | |
COVID (9) | |
Cultural representation (5) | |
Easy to use (7) | |
Engaging experience (3) | |
Saves staff time (6) | |
Student feedback (8) | |
Future | Plans (9) |
Suggested improvements (9) |