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A renal transplantation advanced pharmacy practice experience.

Marie A Chisholm¹

¹College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia, USA.

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

|December 1, 2006

Summary

This study established an ambulatory care renal transplantation clinic advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE). Pharmacy students demonstrated significant knowledge gains, highlighting the need for specialized training in transplant pharmacy.

Area of Science:

Pharmacy Education
Nephrology
Transplant Medicine

Background:

Ambulatory care settings are crucial for managing renal transplant recipients.
There is a need for specialized training for pharmacists in transplant medicine.
Establishing dedicated educational experiences enhances pharmacy student competency.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish and evaluate an ambulatory care renal transplantation clinic advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE).
To assess the impact of the APPE on pharmacy students' knowledge and skills in transplant care.

Main Methods:

Pharmacy students completed a 5-week APPE focusing on pharmaceutical care for renal transplant patients.
Activities included patient care, health-related topic presentations, and research.

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Paired t tests analyzed pre- and post-APPE test scores; standardized evaluations assessed learning.

Main Results:

Post-APPE test scores were significantly higher than pre-APPE scores (88.2 vs 55.9, p < 0.001).
Students reported increased knowledge in transplant medicine and patient care.
Evaluations indicated the APPE was enjoyable and effective.

Conclusions:

The renal transplant APPE effectively enhanced student knowledge and skills.
Training pharmacy students in transplant care is imperative for all transplant programs.
This model can guide the implementation of similar APPEs in collaboration with pharmacy schools and transplant centers.