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Teaching and Learning Pharmacy Services: A Teaching Method for Developing Competencies for Patient-Centered Care
Aline Aparecida Foppa1, Lenyta Oliveira Gomes1, Marina Raijche Mattozo Rover1
1Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health and Science Center, 28117UFSC, Florianópolis, Brazil.
The Teaching and Learning of Pharmacy Services (TLPS) method uses experiential learning to develop patient-centered care skills in pharmacy students. This innovative approach enhances clinical reasoning and improves patient care quality.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Experiential Learning
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- Pharmacy education is transforming to meet social health needs.
- Developing patient-centered care skills is crucial.
- Experiential learning is key for knowledge building in pharmacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and discuss a method for developing patient-centered care competencies.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of experiential learning in pharmacy education.
Main Methods:
- The Teaching and Learning of Pharmacy Services (TLPS) method combines theoretical-reflexive and practical-reflexive components.
- Students develop protocols and apply them with real patients.
- Supervisors assess student behaviors for professional performance.
Main Results:
- The TLPS method facilitates the acquisition and application of theoretical knowledge.
- It enhances comprehensive patient needs assessment and clinical reasoning.
- It supports self-learning, knowledge consolidation, and improved care quality.
Conclusions:
- Experiential learning is essential for effective pharmacy education.
- The TLPS method is an innovative tool for skill development.
- This approach leads to better patient identification, normalized behaviors, and superior care quality.
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