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Medication therapy management services provided by student pharmacists.
Micah Hata1, Roger Klotz, Rick Sylvies
1College of Pharmacy, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California, USA.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|May 1, 2012
Summary
Student pharmacists providing medication therapy management (MTM) services during advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs) successfully identified and resolved drug-related problems. Patients reported improved medication understanding and well-being, highlighting the value of MTM delivery by students.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy education
- Patient care
- Medication therapy management
Background:
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services are crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.
- Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) offer opportunities for student pharmacists to gain practical skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of student pharmacists delivering MTM services during an APPE.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of MTM interventions provided by student pharmacists.
Main Methods:
- Student pharmacists delivered MTM services in community pharmacy APPE settings.
- Recommendations were documented, and patient follow-up calls assessed MTM impact.
- Student perceptions of the MTM experience were gathered through surveys.
Main Results:
- 47 students served 509 patients, identifying 704 drug-related problems (avg. 1.4/patient).
- Physicians accepted 75% of student recommendations after patient relay (53% of patients).
- 88% of patients felt better about their medications; students found the experience valuable.
Conclusions:
- Student pharmacists effectively applied PharmD curriculum skills through MTM service delivery.
- MTM services provided in pharmacy practice settings enhance student learning and patient care.
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