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Lisa M Guirguis1, Betty A Chewning, Mara A Kieser
1School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin, Madison 53705, USA. lmguirguis@pharmacy.wisc.edu
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|December 1, 2006
Summary
Pharmacy students
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical education
- Patient care interventions
- Diabetes management
Background:
- Diabetes management requires monitoring of key clinical targets: A1c, blood pressure, and LDL cholesterol (ABC).
- Structured patient interventions can enhance pharmacy students' engagement and role perception in chronic disease management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the "Diabetes Check" intervention involving pharmacy students and patients with diabetes.
- To assess the impact of patient reactions on pharmacy students.
- To examine pharmacy students' confidence, role beliefs, and future intentions regarding the Diabetes Check.
Main Methods:
- Pharmacy students underwent training and performed 10 "Diabetes Checks" with patients.
- Evaluations captured student reactions, role beliefs, and confidence levels.
- Linear regression analysis predicted students' future intention to use the intervention.
Main Results:
- Over 1000 patients received the Diabetes Check from 128 pharmacy students.
- A majority of students (56%) felt encouraged by patient reactions.
- Perceptions of patient reactions and role beliefs regarding ABC monitoring predicted intention to use the tool (R²=0.52).
Conclusions:
- Pharmacy students' positive perceptions of patient interactions and their beliefs about monitoring ABCs are key predictors of future use of the Diabetes Check.
- The intervention shows potential for enhancing pharmacy students' role in diabetes care.
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