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The Need for Palliative Care in Pharmacy Education
Jennifer Pruskowski1, Ravi Patel1, Gayle Brazeau2,3
1University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|July 24, 2019
Summary
The demand for palliative care pharmacists is increasing, yet pharmacy education lacks sufficient training. Pharmacy schools should integrate palliative care experiences into Doctor of Pharmacy programs to bridge this educational gap.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Palliative Care
Background:
- Growing need for specialized palliative care pharmacists in the U.S.
- Identified gap in current pharmacy student education regarding palliative care principles and practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the necessity of palliative care education within Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) curricula.
- To propose actionable strategies for pharmacy schools to incorporate palliative care training.
Main Methods:
- Commentary presenting the current educational landscape.
- Discussion of various pedagogical approaches including didactic lectures, problem-based learning, and web-based modules.
Main Results:
- Palliative care education is currently insufficient for pharmacy students.
- Pharmacy schools can implement diverse educational strategies to address this need.
Conclusions:
- Integrating palliative care experiences into PharmD programs is crucial.
- Schools can adopt a phased approach to enhance palliative care education for future pharmacists.
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