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Analyzing Beneficial Effects of Nutritional Supplements on Intestinal Epithelial Barrier Functions During Experimental Colitis

Analyzing Beneficial Effects of Nutritional Supplements on Intestinal Epithelial Barrier Functions During Experimental Colitis

Published on: January 5, 2017

An evidence-based elective on dietary supplements.

Machaon Bonafede¹, Whitney Caron, Mario Zeolla

¹Department of Pharmacy Practice, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY 12208, USA. machaon_bonafede@yahoo.com

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

|September 25, 2009

Summary

This study implemented an evidence-based pharmacy elective on dietary supplements. The course effectively enhanced students' knowledge, skills, and confidence in patient care related to supplements.

Keywords:

assessment dietary supplements evidence-based medicine nonprescription products

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Analyzing Beneficial Effects of Nutritional Supplements on Intestinal Epithelial Barrier Functions During Experimental Colitis

Analyzing Beneficial Effects of Nutritional Supplements on Intestinal Epithelial Barrier Functions During Experimental Colitis

Published on: January 5, 2017

Area of Science:

Pharmacy Education
Dietary Supplements
Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

Growing use of dietary supplements necessitates pharmacist expertise.
Traditional pharmacy curricula may lack comprehensive coverage of supplements.
Evidence-based approaches are crucial for evaluating supplement efficacy and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

To implement and evaluate a pharmacy elective focused on evidence-based dietary supplement care.
To assess the impact of the elective on student knowledge, skills, and confidence.
To promote evidence-based decision-making in supplement recommendations.

Main Methods:

A 3-credit elective combining lectures and active-learning exercises.
Course content covered supplement background, evidence-based medicine, and indications.
Learning assessed via quizzes, case assignments, discussions, and a group project.

Main Results:

Student learning was evaluated through multiple assessment methods.
Pre- and post-course surveys measured changes in opinions, knowledge, and skills.
Active learning strategies were employed to facilitate understanding.

Conclusions:

The pharmacy elective successfully increased students' knowledge of dietary supplements.
The course improved students' skills and confidence in providing patient care for supplements.
This educational model supports evidence-based practice in supplement counseling.