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Accomplishing CAPE Domain 3 During APPE Rotations: Student Perceptions.
Susan M Smith1, Jamielynn Sebaaly1, Lisa Brennan1
1Wingate University School of Pharmacy, Wingate, NC, USA.
Pharmacy students feel confident in achieving practice and care outcomes during Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs). Perceived accomplishment was high across regions, though patient advocacy and problem-solving skills require further development.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Experiential Learning
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- The Center for Advancement of Pharmacy Education (CAPE) provides essential frameworks for pharmacy education.
- Domain 3, 'Approach to Practice and Care,' outlines critical skills for pharmacists.
- Assessing student perceptions of these outcomes is vital for curriculum refinement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate student pharmacists' perceptions of accomplishment for CAPE Domain 3 outcomes.
- To analyze these perceptions across different geographical regions during Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs).
Main Methods:
- An 18-item electronic survey was administered to student pharmacists during their APPEs.
- The survey assessed opportunities for and perceived accomplishment of Domain 3 outcomes.
- Data were collected from students across 5 distinct geographical regions.
Main Results:
- A 52% response rate (n=46) was achieved.
- Students reported a median accomplishment of at least 85% for most outcomes.
- Lowest perceived accomplishment was in patient advocacy (85%) and problem-solving (88%).
- Perceptions were consistent across different regions and learning experiences.
Conclusions:
- Student pharmacists generally feel confident in achieving CAPE Domain 3 outcomes.
- Geographical location did not significantly influence outcome perception.
- Preceptors are crucial in enhancing skills, particularly in patient advocacy and problem-solving.
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