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C Innes1,2, S Cunningham1, B Addison1
1School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, AB10 7GJ, UK.
International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
|July 26, 2022
Summary
Pharmacy Longitudinal Clerkships (PLCs) enhance student pharmacists' (SPs) general practice competence. Immersion in clinical settings fosters confidence for postgraduate clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy education
- General practice
- Clinical skills development
Background:
- A Pharmacy Longitudinal Clerkship (PLC) was developed to enhance student pharmacists' (SPs) competence in general practice.
- This study evaluates stakeholder perceptions of factors influencing SP development in general practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To qualitatively evaluate stakeholder perceptions of behavioural determinants influencing student pharmacist development for clinical practice in general practice.
- To understand how general practice settings impact SPs' readiness for postgraduate roles.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative, semi-structured interview approach was used with SPs and general practitioner tutors.
- The Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) guided the interview schedule development and thematic analysis.
- Interviews explored stakeholder views on knowledge, skills, beliefs, and professional identity within the PLC.
Main Results:
- Key themes identified included knowledge utilization, skills triangulation under supervision, confidence building through patient contact, and role elucidation.
- SPs reported increased confidence and a clearer understanding of professional roles within general practice.
- GP tutors perceived benefits in SPs' integration into clinical teams.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacy Longitudinal Clerkships in general practice are beneficial for SP development, fostering confidence and readiness for postgraduate practice.
- Embedding SPs in clinical teams over extended periods positively impacts their transition to professional roles.
- Further research is recommended to explore optimal PLC structures, including longer placements and interprofessional education (IPE).
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