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An integrated course in pain management and palliative care bridging the basic sciences and pharmacy practice
Justin Kullgren1, Rajan Radhakrishnan, Elizabeth Unni
1Roseman University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Henderson, NV, USA.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|August 23, 2013
Summary
An integrated pain and palliative care course improved learning outcomes for pharmacy students. This educational approach enhanced knowledge retention during advanced pharmacy practice experiences and beyond.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Palliative Care
- Pain Management
Background:
- Developing effective educational strategies for pain and palliative care is crucial for healthcare professionals.
- Traditional curricula may not adequately integrate basic and clinical sciences for complex fields like pain and palliative care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the creation of an integrated pain and palliative care course for Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students.
- To assess the enduring impact of this integrated course on students' Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) and professional practice post-graduation.
Main Methods:
- A 3-week elective course was developed by integrating clinical and pharmaceutical sciences.
- Instructional methods included lectures, group and individual activities, case studies, and student presentations.
- Anonymous surveys were used to gather student perceptions on course utility during APPEs and practice.
Main Results:
- Student assessments confirmed the achievement of learning outcome objectives.
- Survey responses indicated high utility of the course during APPEs and in daily practice.
- Both traditional and nontraditional assessments validated student learning.
Conclusions:
- The integrated pain and palliative care course enabled students to master learning objectives.
- The integrated teaching model improved learning experiences and knowledge retention.
- Integrating basic and clinical sciences is an effective strategy for therapeutic courses.
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