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Student pharmacists' attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : Japha
|October 22, 2013
Summary
Student pharmacists generally have positive attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Factors like personal experiences and pharmacy education significantly shape these views, highlighting the need for further research into pharmacist-patient communication on CAM.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Integrative Health
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Background:
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is increasingly relevant in healthcare.
- Understanding future healthcare providers' attitudes toward CAM is crucial for patient care integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore student pharmacists' attitudes toward CAM.
- To identify factors influencing student pharmacists' perceptions of CAM.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was conducted among 887 student pharmacists across 10 U.S. pharmacy schools.
- The survey utilized validated scales to assess attitudes toward CAM, specific therapies, influencing factors, and demographics.
Main Results:
- Student pharmacists reported generally favorable attitudes toward CAM, with a mean score of 52.57 ± 7.65 (out of 75).
- Favorable attitudes were associated with gender (women > men), race/ethnicity (nonwhite > white), institution type (private > public), prior CAM coursework, and personal CAM use.
- Personal experiences, pharmacy education (coursework, faculty attitudes), and family background were identified as key factors shaping attitudes.
Conclusions:
- Student pharmacists exhibit positive views on CAM, influenced by both personal and educational elements.
- These findings offer insights into the perceptions that will shape future pharmacists' engagement with CAM.
- Further investigation is warranted to understand how these attitudes impact pharmacists' confidence and willingness to discuss CAM with patients.
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