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Educating international students about medication access and usage in the US: A pilot project
Brenda Shen1, Helen Kim1, Chelsea Pekny1
1College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University, Columbus , Ohio, USA.
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|August 3, 2019
Summary
International students can now better navigate US medication access and use thanks to a new educational program. The workshop significantly improved students
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Pharmacy Education
- International Student Health
Background:
- International students face unique challenges accessing and understanding medication use in the U.S. healthcare system.
- A lack of tailored educational resources can impede safe and effective medication management for this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an educational program designed for international students regarding medication access and use in the U.S.
- To evaluate student perspectives and the effectiveness of this educational intervention.
Main Methods:
- A program was delivered by a College of Pharmacy and Office of International Affairs during international student orientation.
- Seven 20-minute presentations covered U.S. pharmacy system, pharmacist roles, key terms, and processes.
- Anonymous post-presentation surveys (86% response rate, n=1496) analyzed for common themes and feedback.
Main Results:
- 98% of participants found the workshop helpful.
- Over 95% understood key medication-related terms.
- A majority felt comfortable filling prescriptions (96%) and asking pharmacists questions (97%).
- Common themes identified included health insurance and medication costs.
Conclusions:
- The educational program successfully equipped international students with knowledge to navigate the U.S. medication system.
- This model can be adopted by other institutions to enhance medication access and safety for international visitors.
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