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Therese I Poirier1, Lakesha M Butler, Radhika Devraj
1School of Pharmacy, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL 62026, USA. tpoirie@siue.edu
Objective:
To design, implement, and evaluate a course on health promotion and literacy.
Design:
Course objectives such as the development of cultural competency skills, awareness of personal biases, and appreciation of differences in health beliefs among sociocultural groups were addressed using a team-based learning instructional strategy. Student learning outcomes were enhanced using readiness assessment tests (RATs), group presentations, portfolio reflections, and panel discussions.
Assessment:
Comparing precourse and postcourse Inventory for Assessing the Process of Cultural Competence among Healthcare Professionals (IAPCC-R) scores and portfolio responses indicated enhanced progress toward cultural competency. The Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) provided suggestions for course enhancements.
Conclusions:
Evidence supporting enhanced cultural competency after completing the course affirms its value as we prepare pharmacy students to provide patient-centered care in a culturally diverse world.
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