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Continuing Pharmacy Education: Exploring the Status and Future Prospects in Nepal
Asmita Priyadarshini Khatiwada1, Sunil Shrestha1,2, Binaya Sapkota2
1Department of Pharmaceutical and Health Service Research, Nepal Health Research and Innovation Foundation, Lalitpur, Nepal.
Advances in Medical Education and Practice
|May 5, 2022
Summary
Continuing pharmacy education (CPE) is crucial for pharmacists to provide quality patient care. Nepal
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Continuing Professional Development
Background:
- Continuing pharmacy education (CPE) is vital for pharmacists to maintain competency and improve patient care.
- Nepal's pharmacy education system emphasizes theory over practical skills, resulting in graduates unprepared for pharmaceutical care.
- The absence of CPE in Nepal leads to outdated knowledge among pharmacy professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the current status of continuing pharmacy education (CPE) in Nepal.
- To identify barriers and challenges hindering the implementation of CPE in Nepal.
- To propose solutions for establishing and improving CPE programs for pharmacy professionals in Nepal.
Main Methods:
- This commentary explores the concept and practice of CPE.
- It analyzes the current state of pharmacy education and practice in Nepal.
- It discusses barriers to CPE implementation and suggests potential solutions.
Main Results:
- CPE is underdeveloped in Nepal, with conventional education prioritizing theory over practical application.
- Pharmacy professionals in Nepal lack updated knowledge due to the absence of CPE.
- Pharmacy practice settings in Nepal are often business-focused and may lack qualified pharmacists, limiting CPE opportunities.
Conclusions:
- Nepal's pharmacy sector requires robust CPE programs to enhance pharmaceutical care.
- Addressing theoretical-practical skill gaps and business-oriented practices is essential for CPE success.
- Implementing effective CPE strategies is critical for advancing pharmacy professionalism and patient outcomes in Nepal.
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