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Disability in cultural competency pharmacy education
W Thomas Smith1, Justin J Roth, Olihe Okoro
1University of Florida College of Pharmacy, PO Box 100496, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA. tsmith@cop.ufl.edu
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|April 27, 2011
Summary
Cultural competency in pharmacy education must include disability as a unique culture. Addressing disability disparities requires integrating disability into pharmacy curricula, moving beyond race and ethnicity alone.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Cultural Competency Studies
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Health disparities persist among disadvantaged populations.
- Cultural competency education often overlooks disability as a cultural identity.
- Current pharmacy curricula inadequately address disability issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- Advocate for the inclusion of disability as a key component of cultural competency in pharmacy education.
- Highlight existing gaps in pharmacy curricula regarding disability.
- Propose strategies for integrating disability education into pharmacy schools.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of cultural competency initiatives in pharmacy education.
- Analysis of existing pharmacy curricula for disability content.
- Examination of disability education models in other health professions.
Main Results:
- Most pharmacy cultural competency efforts focus on racial and ethnic diversity, neglecting disability.
- Disability is presented as a distinct cultural identity with unique experiences.
- Few pharmacy programs currently incorporate comprehensive disability education.
Conclusions:
- Persons with disabilities possess a unique cultural identity that warrants inclusion in cultural competency education.
- Pharmacy schools should integrate disability awareness and culturally competent care for patients with disabilities.
- Adopting strategies from other health professions can guide the development of effective disability curricula in pharmacy.
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