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Pharmacy interns on the ward--a pilot study.

Andrea Gerdemann1, Nina Griese, Martin Schulz

  • 1Center for Drug Information and Pharmacy Practice (ZAPP), ABDA-Federal Union of German Associations of Pharmacists, Jaegerstrasse 49/50, 10117 Berlin, Germany.

Pharmacy World & Science : PWS
|February 3, 2007
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Pharmacy interns significantly improved drug safety and efficiency on German hospital wards. Medical staff highly accepted their contributions, leading to a strong recommendation for continued implementation of this clinical pharmacy model.

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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Hospital Pharmacy Practice
  • Drug Safety

Background:

  • The integration of pharmacy interns into hospital ward activities in Germany was explored.
  • Previous models for clinical pharmacy implementation in German hospitals were limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and impact of pharmacy intern activities on hospital wards.
  • To assess the acceptance of pharmacy interns' work by medical and pharmaceutical staff.

Main Methods:

  • A 36-month pilot project involving 17 pharmacy interns across six hospitals.
  • Interns completed three months in the pharmacy followed by three months on wards.
  • Data collected via intern reports and questionnaires for medical and pharmaceutical staff.

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Main Results:

  • Interns identified and resolved issues in medicine handling, focusing on drug information, error prevention, and storage.
  • 90% of medical staff found intern work useful, with 89% favoring permanent ward positions.
  • Acceptance by pharmaceutical staff was positive, though slightly lower than medical staff.

Conclusions:

  • This study marks a significant step for clinical pharmacy in German hospitals, particularly on medical wards.
  • Pharmacy interns enhance drug safety and provide valuable learning experiences.
  • High acceptance by physicians and nurses supports the continuation and expansion of the program.