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  • Pharmacy Education
  • Health Workforce Development

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  • Pharmacy education is transitioning to competency-based training to meet evolving healthcare demands.
  • The need for advanced pharmacy services necessitates a specialized framework for pharmacists in Kuwait.
  • Global standards must be adapted to local contexts for effective implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate the Kuwait Advanced Competency Framework (KACF) for pharmacists.
  • To align global advanced pharmacy practice standards with Kuwait's specific healthcare environment.
  • To establish a foundation for advanced pharmacy services and workforce development.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods 'adopt and adapt' approach was used, based on the FIP Global Advanced Development Framework (GADF).
  • Phases included translation validation, focus groups, stakeholder workshops, and a national survey of the pharmacy workforce.
  • Qualitative feedback informed modifications, while quantitative data (descriptive and MCA) analyzed survey results.

Main Results:

  • A bilingual KACF was validated, retaining 20 of 22 original competency statements relevant to Kuwaiti pharmacy practice.
  • A national survey of 169 pharmacists confirmed the KACF's applicability and revealed career stage variations across competency clusters.
  • Associations between career stages and practice settings were identified, informing targeted workforce development.

Conclusions:

  • The KACF is a crucial tool for advancing pharmacy services in Kuwait, supporting competency-based education trends.
  • Context-specific adaptation of global frameworks is essential for enhancing pharmacy practice.
  • The framework provides insights into competency progression and readiness for advanced roles in pharmacy.