Written by David L. Cooper
Published in Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
Pharmacy internships within training hospital departments play a key role in the professional growth of pharmacy students. Yet, the standard of these internships differs greatly among Chinese hospitals, and there is a shortage of tools to systematically evaluate hospital readiness. This study aimed to design a self-assessment instrument to measure how prepared training hospitals are for hosting pharmacy internships. A two-phase exploratory mixed-methods approach was used. In the first phase (202
Written by Carlos M. Ortega
Published in Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
This research investigated how professional identities are developed among final-year Doctor of Pharmacy students, with particular attention to the social, educational, and experiential influences shaping this process.A qualitative instrumental case study was conducted at a single academic institution, the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto. Thirteen fourth-year pharmacy students were recruited and interviewed using a semi-structured format. Data were interpreted through
Written by Sibusiso Dlamini
Published in Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
To incorporate problem-based learning activities into an elective pharmacy research course and evaluate their effects on students' knowledge and confidence in analyzing, designing, and presenting basic research projects related to clinical topics.Interactive learning experiences, such as discussions on study design, creation of conceptual diagrams, project planning, interpretation of results, data assessment, and preparation of presentations, were integrated into the course as team-based act
Written by Abdulrahman M. Al-Zahrani
Published in Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
Distinct health practices in Taiwan, including widespread use of Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM), may increase the likelihood of unintentional doping among competitive athletes. Pharmacists play a crucial role in guiding athletes on the appropriate and safe use of medications. This study aims to evaluate the level of anti-doping knowledge and related educational requirements among pharmacists in Taiwan, as well as to identify factors associated with knowledge differences.A nationwide, cross-sectio
Written by Monique L. Dupuis
Published in Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
To examine (1) the nature, instructional formats, and evaluation approaches used for tobacco cessation education, (2) faculty judgments regarding whether current instruction is sufficient, and (3) faculty willingness to expand or revise curricular content in response to pharmacists’ recently broadened authority to prescribe tobacco cessation therapies.A single faculty member from each college or school of pharmacy who had primary responsibility for tobacco cessation instruction was invited to co
Written by Paola Santini
Published in Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
Medication reconciliation is a validated patient-safety strategy aimed at minimizing medication-related adverse events. This study assessed the impact of educational interventions on the medication reconciliation practices of hospital pharmacists managing ambulatory patients with diabetes and hypertension. A non-randomised controlled clinical trial was conducted to evaluate medication reconciliation practices among pharmacists at two study sites. A total of 85 pharmacists at the intervention sit
Written by Tomasz Kowalczyk
Published in Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
In an increasingly competitive employment environment, pharmacists are expected to submit high-quality curriculum vitae (CVs), cover letters, and personal statements. Nevertheless, pharmacists for whom English is not a first language may encounter difficulties in producing effective job application documents. Jordan represents a context in which English is commonly used as a second language, yet there is limited evidence regarding the job application writing competencies of Jordanian pharmacists
Written by Mariana F. Lopes
Published in Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
To examine whether students’ scores on pharmacy practice didactic examinations and skills-based, performance-oriented assessments are associated with their outcomes during advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs).A retrospective study was conducted using records from graduates between 2018 and 2020. Students were classified as poor APPE performers (final APPE grade
Written by Ahmed K. Mansour
Published in Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
This study aimed to examine the preferences of university students in Gothenburg, Sweden, regarding medicines with varying environmental impacts relative to their effectiveness, and to determine whether prior exposure to information about the environmental risks of pharmaceuticals influences these preferences. A questionnaire-based survey was carried out among students enrolled in various programs at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. A total of 704 students were provided with both oral and w
Written by Mirela Stojanovic
Published in Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
The rapid spread of COVID-19 prompted a global expansion of telepharmacy services as an alternative means of delivering pharmaceutical care. Despite this accelerated adoption, limited research has explored pharmacy students’ understanding of telepharmacy, their attitudes toward its use, and their readiness to participate in such services—particularly in countries where telepharmacy was not well developed before the pandemic. As prospective pharmacists, students’ preparedness and acceptance are e
Written by Stefan Popescu
Published in Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
To examine how obesity-related content is incorporated within Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) schools and colleges, determine the level of alignment between curricula and established obesity competencies, and identify potential areas for growth in obesity management education. A nationwide, web-based questionnaire was distributed to leaders of PharmD programs in the United States. Participants provided information regarding obesity-focused instruction within their pharmacy curricula. Responses were
Written by Benjamin S. Wright
Published in Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
ChatGPT, a large language model created by OpenAI, has demonstrated a strong capacity to generate text that closely resembles human communication. This study sought to assess its effectiveness as an independent self-directed learning resource, focusing specifically on its ability to answer multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and to provide accurate and reliable explanations supporting its selected answers. Seventy-eight questions from the Korean Comprehensive Basic Medical Sciences Examination (K-C
Written by Mei Lin
Published in Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
Community pharmacies occupy an unusual position in health systems: they are commercial enterprises, sites of regulated professional practice, and highly accessible points of contact for communities whose health needs may not be adequately met elsewhere. This combination raises a normative question that cannot be resolved by evidence of accessibility or unmet need alone: when should a community pharmacist move beyond individual service provision and undertake public-health advocacy? This conceptu
Written by Elena Petrova
Published in Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
Pharmacy performance indicators are necessary for managing timeliness, productivity, safety, and service delivery, yet easily counted indicators can become practical definitions of quality when they dominate reporting, comparison, incentives, and managerial attention. This conceptual article examines how dispensing speed, service volume, and throughput can remain legitimate operational measures while providing only a partial view of pharmacy quality. It develops an assumption-challenging account
Written by Julia Berg
Published in Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
To examine how medication-error simulations in pharmacy education and practice are designed and assessed, the extent to which resulting assessments support valid interpretations of learner performance, and whether improvements demonstrated in simulated settings transfer to clinically relevant behavior or safer pharmacy practice. A systematic review was conducted using PRISMA 2020 reporting principles. Searches captured pharmacy-focused medication-error, medication-safety, error-disclosure, medic
Written by Peter Novak
Published in Vol 3 Issue 2, 2023
To map preventive and health-promotion services delivered through community pharmacies, identify the populations demonstrably reached, examine how referral and subsequent linkage to care are reported, and assess the extent to which equity in population coverage is explicitly measured. A scoping-review approach was structured around JBI methodological guidance and PRISMA-ScR reporting principles. PubMed-indexed literature and publisher records were searched using combinations of community pharmac
