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Enhancing Student Confidence in Diabetes Management Skills through Pharmacist-Run Group Classes in a Community
Regina Ginzburg1, Christine Chim2
1St. John's University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences; Family Medicine Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Institute for Family Health, Clinical Pharmacy Faculty; Mt. Sinai-Downtown Residency in Urban Family Medicine.
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|October 28, 2022
Summary
Student pharmacists gained confidence and empathy by educating patients in community diabetes groups. This program improved their skills in managing diabetes and preventing complications.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Community Health
- Diabetes Management
Background:
- Diabetes self-management education is crucial for preventing complications.
- Community settings offer accessible platforms for health education.
- Student pharmacists can play a vital role in patient education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess student pharmacists' confidence in providing diabetes education.
- To evaluate the impact of a community-based diabetes group program on student learning.
- To understand student pharmacists' experiences in a non-medical setting.
Main Methods:
- Development and implementation of three 8-week diabetes group courses in a public library.
- Student pharmacists managed participant vitals, answered questions, presented medication information, and created educational brochures.
- Post-program surveys assessed student pharmacists' confidence and experiences.
Main Results:
- Seventeen student pharmacists participated across three sessions.
- The majority reported increased confidence in providing diabetes education.
- Student pharmacists developed greater empathy for individuals managing diabetes.
Conclusions:
- Community-based diabetes education programs enhance student pharmacists' confidence and skills.
- Experiential learning in non-medical settings fosters professional growth and empathy.
- These programs contribute to effective diabetes self-management support.
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