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Transnational comparability of advanced pharmacy practice developmental frameworks: a country-level crossover mapping
Arit Udoh1, Andreia Bruno2, Ian Bates1
1FIP Collaborating Centre, UCL School of Pharmacy, London, UK.
The International Journal of Pharmacy Practice
|January 10, 2018
Summary
Advanced pharmacy practice frameworks from Great Britain and Australia show significant transnational comparability. Pharmacists found these competencies useful for practice expectations and skill development, suggesting global applicability.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Professional Competencies
- International Practice Standards
Background:
- International Pharmaceutical Federation Education Initiative (FIPEd) identified globally applicable pharmacy practice competencies despite country-specific variations.
- This study evaluated the transnational comparability of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Advanced Pharmacy Framework (RPS-APF) and the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Framework for Australia (APPF).
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the transnational applicability of developmental competencies within the RPS-APF and APPF.
- To gather preliminary data on the comparability of advanced pharmacy practice frameworks across different countries.
Main Methods:
- A crossover mapping study was conducted with 42 advanced-level pharmacists from four countries.
- Qualitative interviews with 17 practitioners explored their perceptions of the frameworks' content and utility.
Main Results:
- Significant agreement (k ≥ 0.21; P ≤ 0.05) was found for 87% of evaluated advanced practice competencies, with 45%-86% within-subject agreement.
- The 'governance' competency showed the lowest agreement (k = 0.13; P = 0.21).
- Qualitative data indicated practitioners perceived the frameworks as similar and useful for clarifying practice expectations and identifying skill development needs.
Conclusions:
- The study provides preliminary evidence supporting the comparability and transnational applicability of advanced pharmacy practice competencies.
- The evaluated national competency frameworks demonstrate potential for global use in defining and developing advanced pharmacy practice.
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