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Faculty perceptions of the Educating Pharmacy Students to Improve Quality (EPIQ) program.
Terri L Warholak1, Marwa Noureldin, Donna West
1The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, USA. warholak@pharmacy.arizona.edu
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|November 22, 2011
Summary
The Educating Pharmacy Students and Pharmacists to Improve Quality (EPIQ) program received positive initial feedback. Further evaluation is recommended after broader implementation in pharmacy education and practice settings.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Quality Improvement in Healthcare
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Quality improvement (QI) is crucial in pharmacy practice.
- There is a need for structured educational programs to teach QI principles.
- The Educating Pharmacy Students and Pharmacists to Improve Quality (EPIQ) program was developed to address this need.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess initial user perceptions of the EPIQ program.
- To identify potential applications for the EPIQ program in pharmacy education and practice.
- To gather preliminary feedback on a 5-module QI education program.
Main Methods:
- The 5-module EPIQ program was disseminated upon request to various health professionals.
- A survey instrument was administered to early adopters of the program.
- Data were collected from respondents regarding their review and intended use of the EPIQ program.
Main Results:
- Over half of the respondents had reviewed the EPIQ program.
- A significant majority of reviewers intended to integrate EPIQ content into their teaching.
- Primary intended uses were in courses on pharmacy management and medication safety.
Conclusions:
- The EPIQ program garnered positive initial perceptions from users.
- Further comprehensive evaluation is necessary following wider implementation in academic and professional settings.
- The program shows promise for enhancing QI education in pharmacy.
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