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Exploring Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed for Army Pharmacist Readiness Using the Nominal Group Technique.
Ryan C Costantino1,2, Eulho Jung2,3, Michael Soh2,3
1Department of Military and Emergency Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA.
This study identified essential knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for Army pharmacists. Modernizing these KSAs will enhance military pharmacy education and readiness.
Area of Science:
- Military Health Sciences
- Pharmacy Education
- Professional Development
Background:
- Current Army pharmacy education may have deficiencies.
- Pharmacy practice and military medicine demands are evolving.
- A needs assessment is crucial for future planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a general educational needs assessment for Army pharmacy.
- Identify current deficiencies in Army pharmacy education.
- Project future educational requirements based on practice changes.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the nominal group technique with 12 pharmacists.
- Employed quantitative and qualitative data analysis for consensus.
- Verified findings through member checking.
Main Results:
- Generated 190 knowledge, skill, and ability (KSA) statements.
- Achieved consensus on 21 KSAs (4 skills, 7 knowledge, 10 abilities).
- Thematic analysis categorized KSAs into pharmaceutical care, military, logistics, or legal domains.
Conclusions:
- Modernized KSAs are vital for a ready Army pharmacy force.
- Recommends augmenting Individual Critical Tasks with KSAs.
- Proposes this strategy to improve Army pharmacist education.
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