Applying organ clearance concepts in a clinical setting

Area of Science:

• Pharmacology Education
• Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Background:

• Effective teaching of organ clearance concepts is crucial for PharmD students to optimize drug therapy.
• Traditional lecture formats may not adequately prepare students for real-world clinical application of pharmacokinetic principles.

Purpose of the Study:

• To educate doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students on applying organ clearance concepts in clinical practice.
• To enhance skills in dose management, drug product selection, and patient-centered care.
• To improve the understanding and application of pharmacokinetic principles.

Main Methods:

• A 5-hour "Organ Clearance Concepts: Modeling and Clinical Applications" topic was developed for second-year PharmD students.
• Active-learning (reading assignments, thought-provoking questions) and collaborative learning (small groups) techniques were employed.
• Student learning was assessed via application cards and minute paper responses.

Main Results:

• Student feedback on the topic presentation was overwhelmingly positive.
• Active and collaborative learning strategies enhanced student engagement and motivation.
• Students achieved an average examination score of 88%.

Conclusions:

• Active-learning and collaborative-learning techniques significantly improved students' grasp of organ clearance concepts.
• This educational approach fostered a more thorough understanding of dose management and drug-drug interactions.
• The acquired knowledge better equips students to manage complex patient scenarios in clinical settings.