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An interprofessional pediatric prescribing workshop.

Denise Taylor1, Sebastian Yuen, Linda Hunt

  • 1Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Bath, UK. D.A.Taylor@bath.ac.uk

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|August 25, 2012
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An interprofessional learning workshop significantly improved medical and pharmacy students' confidence and knowledge in pediatric prescribing. Attitudes toward interprofessional collaboration also saw marked improvement.

Keywords:
interprofessional learningpediatricsprescribing

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Pharmacy Education
  • Interprofessional Learning

Background:

  • Pediatric prescribing requires specialized knowledge and skills.
  • Effective collaboration between medical and pharmacy professionals is crucial for safe pediatric patient care.
  • Interprofessional education can enhance healthcare team performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and implement an interprofessional learning workshop focused on pediatric prescribing.
  • To evaluate the impact of this workshop on students' knowledge, confidence, and attitudes.

Main Methods:

  • An interactive workshop on pediatric prescribing was developed and delivered by pediatricians and pharmacists.
  • Fourth-year medical and pharmacy students participated in either interprofessional (medical and pharmacy) or non-interprofessional (medical only) groups.
  • Pre- and post-workshop questionnaires assessed changes in attitudes and confidence.

Main Results:

  • A total of 230 students completed the workshops, with a 92% response rate for questionnaires.
  • Significant improvements in attitudes toward interprofessional learning were observed in the interprofessional groups (p < 0.001).
  • All students demonstrated significant improvements in confidence in pediatric prescribing (p < 0.001).

Conclusions:

  • The interprofessional workshop effectively enhanced medical and pharmacy students' knowledge and confidence in pediatric prescribing.
  • The program significantly improved students' attitudes towards interprofessional collaboration and learning.
  • This educational model demonstrates the value of interprofessional training in preparing future healthcare professionals.