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Wellness: Pharmacy education's role and responsibility.

Robert E Smith1, Bernie R Olin

  • 1Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 35849, USA. smithre@auburn.edu

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Unhealthy lifestyles drive chronic diseases in America, yet the pharmacy profession has underutilized its potential to promote wellness. Pharmacy education must prioritize wellness to address this growing public health issue.

Keywords:
curriculum developmentdisease preventionobesitypopulation healthwellness

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Promotion
  • Pharmacy Practice

Background:

  • Chronic diseases in America are largely self-inflicted due to unhealthy lifestyles.
  • Declining adherence to healthy lifestyles poses a significant public health challenge.
  • The pharmacy profession is underprepared to address lifestyle-related diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical need for the pharmacy profession to assume a leadership role in promoting wellness.
  • To advocate for enhanced wellness education within academic pharmacy.
  • To address the gap in pharmacy curricula concerning preventative health and lifestyle interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on chronic disease causes and pharmacy's role.
  • Analysis of current academic pharmacy curricula focus.
  • Assessment of the impact of lifestyle factors on public health outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Unhealthy lifestyle choices are the primary drivers of chronic diseases.
  • Current pharmacy education predominantly focuses on pharmacology and disease treatment, neglecting wellness.
  • The pharmacy profession has a missed opportunity to impact public health through wellness initiatives.

Conclusions:

  • Academic pharmacy must integrate comprehensive wellness education to equip future pharmacists.
  • The profession needs to shift focus towards prevention and lifestyle management.
  • Enhanced pharmacy education in wellness is crucial for improving American health outcomes.