Pharmacy Education

A proposal of a standard structure and approach for Pharmaceutical Care Case Reports

mpacheco — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:30:30 +0000

Abstract Background – Case report is a scientific publication format with qualitative characteristic that describes diseases, rare conditions, complications, alternatives interventions, drug side effects, novelty management and/or results obtained of a patient. Pharmacists’ clinical practice seems to be consolidated and is growing. However, there is an urgent need to communicate what is being done and [...] Related posts:

Pharmaceutical Care: A Teaching Experience Abstract Pharmaceutical care is regarded as the primary mission of...
Student-led Pharmacotherapy Based Case (PBC) Discussions; A Unique Approach to Teaching ABSTRACT Objectives. Pharmacotherapy Based Cases (PBCs) are basic patient vignettes...
Integrated learning: An EBL approach to pharmaceutical chemistry Abstract This paper reports on the evaluation of an enquiry...

Improvisation Games in a Pharmacy Communications Course: “It was kind of interesting to get to step out of my science-orientated mind and get to be creative!”

LisGuirguis — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:25:04 +0000

Abstract Introduction - Improvisational exercises were integrated into the first year Pharmacy Communication courses to enhance students’ ability to listen and develop a conversation without anticipating its progression. Specific objectives were to describe pharmacy students’ experiences with improvisation and determine if improvisation influences how students learn communication skills. Description of Improvisation - In 2009-10, pharmacy students [...] Related posts:

Experimental Education in Australian Pharmacy: Preceptors’ Perspectives Abstract Background – Experiential education is key to students understanding...
Engaging in reflection: Error logs and the developing students’ skills Abstract Background – For a number of years, the Royal...

Pharmacy Students’ Perceptions of Their Curriculum and Profession: Implications for Pharmacy Education

fkeshishian — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:52:26 +0000

Abstract Objective – This qualitative study described and analyzed pharmacy students’ perceptions of their major and profession. Methods – One hundred and forty-seven students responded to an open-ended question asking them to state their least appealing reason for majoring in pharmacy. The sample consisted of undergraduate freshmen and sophomore pharmacy majors enrolled in a speech course. Results – [...] Related posts:

Short Report Corporate Pharmacy: Implications for the Pharmacy Profession, Researchers and Teachers KEVIN M.G. TAYLOR and GEOFFREY HARDING Pharmacy Education, September 2003...
Monash Pharmacy Education Symposium 2011 “Pharmacy curriculum: teaching today for tomorrow’s practice” The following abstracts have been peer reviewed and appear in...
Clinical Pharmacy Practice: Implications for Pharmacy Education in Belgium ANNE SPINEWINE and SORAYA DHILLON Pharmacy Education, 2002 Vol. 2...

Experimental Education in Australian Pharmacy: Preceptors’ Perspectives

jabrien — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:45:39 +0000

Abstract Background – Experiential education is key to students understanding their future practice settings. The quality and success of experiential education rest largely on volunteer preceptors, who are an essential asset to the education of pharmacy students in Australia. This asset needs constant support and nurturing. Aims – This study aims to explore the perceptions of Australian [...] Related posts:

Perceptions of graduates and preceptors regarding a new pharmacy programme Abstract Objective: To explore perceptions of pharmacy graduates and preceptors...
A cross-culture comparison of UK, German and Australian pharmacy undergraduates’ views on their education, status and international work opportunities Abstract A cross-sectional study of the views of UK, Australian...
Choosing the pharmacy course: The need for guidance and counseling in preparation for higher education Abstract Background: Students sometimes join the pharmacy course without having...

Engaging in reflection: Error logs and the developing students’ skills

cmorecroft — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:46:37 +0000

Abstract Background – For a number of years, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain and the National Patient Safety Agency have recommended that a register of errors (or error log) is kept in each pharmacy. This register should record errors and assist in the management of risk in all aspects of pharmacy practice. The main [...] Related posts:

Evaluation of effectiveness and relevance of Safe Medication Practice Tutorials as a course for pharmacist prescribers in New Zealand Abstract Prescribing errors are associated with a significant risk of...
An investigation of the self-evaluation skills of first year pharmacy students Abstract Introduction: Self-evaluation is an important skill in many fields...
Teaching ethics to pharmacy students using a team-based learning approach Abstract Background: Team-based learning (TBL) has been implicated in teaching...

Pharmaceutical Care: A Teaching Experience

PFRESCO — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:44:35 +0000

Abstract Pharmaceutical care is regarded as the primary mission of pharmacy practice. To ensure this can be fulfilled, students need clinical knowledge and skills. The Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, includes a course entitled “Pharmaceutical Care”, in the curriculum’s fifth year. This work aims to describe the structure, organization and functioning and present the results [...] Related posts:

A proposal of a standard structure and approach for Pharmaceutical Care Case Reports Abstract Background – Case report is a scientific publication format...
Monash Pharmacy Education Symposium 2011 “Pharmacy curriculum: teaching today for tomorrow’s practice” The following abstracts have been peer reviewed and appear in...
Advances in Pharmaceutical Education: An Experience with the Development and Implementation of an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in an Undergraduate Pharmacy Program ABSTRACT The objective of this paper is to describe...

Evaluation of the ability of pharmacy and medicine students to calculate drug dosage

lmeyler — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:39:45 +0000

Abstract Background – The skills and competencies of healthcare professionals have become an increasing focus of healthcare research. It has been reported that many newly graduated healthcare professionals have low levels of competency in the area of drug dose calculation. Aims – To assess the ability of healthcare students at our institution to perform drug dose calculations [...] Related posts:

Pharmacy Students’ Self-reported Health Behaviors and Spiritual Practices and Attitudes toward Complementary and Alternative Medicine Abstract Objective: We explored if and how self-reported spiritual practices...
Development and evaluation of a training program to foster the use of written drug information in community pharmacies. Part 2: evaluation Pharmacy Education, June 2007; 7(2): 141–149 Please download the PDF...
Can a Diagnostic Test Predict Performance in Numeracy Assessments in Pharmacy Students? Abstract A diagnostic test comprising questions ranging from simple arithmetic...

A model for demonstrating interdependence of mission, vision, strategic and assessment plans, and educational outcomes to increase awareness of these connections among faculty and administrators.

ajadhav1 — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:31:54 +0000

Abstract This paper describes a model that demonstrates connectivity between institutional mission, vision, strategic and assessment plans, and educational outcomes of a pharmacy program. The attributes of this model are: i) it uses strategic and action plans to develop and improve the program, ii) it has a comprehensive assessment plan, iii) it will measure progress made [...] Related posts:

Case Study of Generic Competencies Assessment Abstract Introduction - In 2007, the Faculty of Pharmacy of...
Educational Outcomes in Vet 101; A Continuing Education Course for Practicing Pharmacists in Veterinary Therapeutics ELAINE LUST Pharmacy Education, December 2003 Vol. 3 (4),...
The development of PILS scoring system for the assessment of teaching techniques. ABSTRACT Objectives: To determine learning-style scores of final-professional pharmacy students...

An Exploration of How Students Learn in a Pharmacy Internship

awallman — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:23:57 +0000

Abstract Background - The pharmacy internship introduces students to pharmacy practice. An understanding of learning processes in the internship is vital for educators in order to develop activities that support learning. Aim - The aim was to analyse students‟ learning activities in a Swedish pharmacy internship from both students‟ and tutors‟ perspectives. Method - Interviews with pharmacy internship [...] Related posts:

Can you learn from a dummy? Pharmacy students’ views and perceptions of SimMan, a human patient simulator Abstract Background - Simulation-based learning has been used extensively in...
The Use of a Virtual Learning Environment During the Internship of Final Year Pharmacy Students LIES LEEMANS, ANN VERSTRAETEN, LIEVEN ZWAENEPOEL and GERT LAEKEMAN Pharmacy...
A multi-faculty exploration of academic dishonesty I. P. BATES, J. G. DAVIES, C. MURPHY and A....

Can engagement in academic dishonesty be described as planned behaviour or lack of self-control?

mhenning — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:06:13 +0000

Abstract Background - Students’ engagement in dishonest behaviours is problematic and may influence future professional practice. Aims - To consider the antecedents predicting engagement in academic dishonesty. Methods - A total of 433 pharmacy and medical students participated in a survey measuring engagement in academic dishonesty, self deception, justification, and acceptability. Hierarchical linear regression and path analysis methods [...] Related posts:

Academic Dishonesty Among Pharmacy Students Investigating Academic Dishonesty Behaviours in Undergraduates HEI WAN WENDY NG, GRAHAM DAVIES, IAN BATES and MONICA...
Pharmacy students’ views and experiences of Turnitinw—an online tool for detecting academic dishonesty JANIE SHERIDAN, RAID ALANY and DULCIE-JANE BRAKE Pharmacy Education, September/December...
A multi-faculty exploration of academic dishonesty I. P. BATES, J. G. DAVIES, C. MURPHY and A....