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Reinforcing cultural competency concepts during introductory pharmacy practice experiences.
Deepti Vyas1, Frank J Caligiuri
1University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Pharmacy, Kansas City, MO, USA. dvyas@calpharm.org
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|November 20, 2010
Summary
A specialized cultural competency series positively impacted pharmacy students' attitudes. This highlights the need to integrate cultural competency training into introductory pharmacy practice experiences (IPPE).
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Cultural Competency in Healthcare
- Health Professional Training
Background:
- Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE) are crucial for developing clinical skills.
- Integrating cultural competency into pharmacy education is essential for patient-centered care.
- There is a need to assess the impact of targeted interventions on student attitudes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To integrate cultural competency concepts into pharmacy students' IPPE.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a dedicated cultural competency training series.
Main Methods:
- A 6-week "Becoming a Culturally Competent Provider" series was implemented.
- Pre- and post-intervention surveys assessed student attitudes.
- Student presentations and course evaluations provided additional feedback.
Main Results:
- The cultural competency series led to positive shifts in student attitudes.
- Reflection exercises and faculty feedback were incorporated into the learning process.
- The series was evaluated for effectiveness and areas of improvement.
Conclusions:
- Targeted cultural competency training can positively influence pharmacy students' attitudes.
- Reinforcing cultural competency during IPPEs is important for future practitioners.
- The study underscores the value of structured educational interventions in promoting cultural humility.
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