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The impact of problem-based learning on students' perceptions of preparedness for advanced pharmacy practice
Shirley Hogan1, Lisa M Lundquist
1School of Pharmacy-Office Annex, University of MS Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216, USA. shogan@pharmacy.umsmed.edu
Objectives:
To evaluate graduating pharmacy students' perceptions of their preparedness for advanced pharmacy practice experiences and the effectiveness of problem-based learning in their preparation.
Methods:
A survey instrument was administered anonymously in May 2004 and May 2005 to graduating pharmacy students of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy.
Results:
Students reported that the areas in which problem-based learning prepared them most effectively for advanced pharmacy practice experiences were retrieval of medical information (80%), discussion of disease states and drug therapies at the basic science level (56%), and evaluation of the appropriateness of a medication regimen based on patient specific information (50%). Areas in which students reported being inadequately prepared included identifying and utilizing drug assistance programs (42%) and processing prescriptions/hospital orders (40%).
Conclusion:
Data from 2 consecutive graduating classes supports that problem-based learning is an effective format for preparing pharmacy students for advanced pharmacy practice experiences in a variety of areas.
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