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Pedagogical Tools and Strategies for Developing Cultural Intelligence in Pharmacy Students and Educators
Aimee Ho1, Lana Minshew2, Jacqueline E McLaughlin3
1UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|June 8, 2023
Summary
This review highlights pedagogical tools for enhancing cultural intelligence in pharmacy students. Integrating diverse teaching methods throughout the curriculum is crucial for continuous development.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Cultural Intelligence Studies
Background:
- Cultural intelligence is vital for effective healthcare delivery.
- Pharmacy education must equip students with the skills to navigate diverse patient populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review evidence-based pedagogical tools and strategies for developing cultural intelligence in pharmacy education.
- To identify commonly used and effective methods for fostering cultural intelligence in future pharmacists.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, ProQuest, ERIC, PsycInfo).
- Search terms included various synonyms for cultural intelligence and cultural competence.
- Eighty-two articles published between 2004 and 2021 were included for full review.
Main Results:
- The majority of studies (97.6%) focused on student development, with lectures and workshops being common tools.
- A significant portion of articles (32.9%) integrated cultural intelligence with interprofessional development.
- Outcomes measured included perceptions (78.0%), performance (40.2%), and participation (7.3%).
Conclusions:
- Various pedagogical tools are employed to develop cultural intelligence in pharmacy students.
- Integrating diverse pedagogical methods throughout the pharmacy curriculum supports the continuous self-refinement needed for cultural intelligence development.
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