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A hospice-based advanced pharmacy experience.

Robert K Sylvester1, Joanna Roberg, Wanda Roden

  • 1College of Pharmacy, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58105, USA. Robert.Sylvester@ndsu.edu1

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Pharmacy students reported high satisfaction with hospice-based advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs). This learning environment enhanced their understanding of end-of-life care and the pharmacist's role in supportive pharmacotherapy.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy Education
  • Palliative Care
  • Interprofessional Education

Background:

  • Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) are crucial for pharmacy student development.
  • Hospice care presents unique challenges and opportunities for pharmacists.
  • Evaluating specialized APPEs is essential for curriculum improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of a hospice-based APPE.
  • To understand student learning outcomes in end-of-life pharmacotherapy.
  • To gauge student satisfaction with this specialized rotation.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of student evaluation forms over two years.
  • Review of reflective journals from participating students.
  • Qualitative assessment of student experiences and learning.

Main Results:

  • Students expressed high satisfaction with the hospice APPE.
  • Participants demonstrated an improved understanding of end-of-life care.
  • The pharmacist's role in optimizing supportive care was better recognized.

Conclusions:

  • Hospice-based APPEs offer a valuable interdisciplinary learning setting.
  • These experiences foster essential knowledge, attitudes, and skills for end-of-life pharmacotherapy.
  • Hospice APPEs are effective for preparing pharmacists in palliative care.