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A Modified Delphi Process to Achieve Consensus on Social/Administrative Science Topics in Pharmacy Curricula.
Nicole M Sifontis1, Sharon E Connor2, Jane Ai-Chen Ho3
1Temple University, School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Pharmacy educators reached a consensus on essential social and administrative science (SAS) topics for curricula. This prioritization aids in mapping educational content and preparing future pharmacists.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Social and Administrative Sciences (SAS)
Background:
- Pharmacy curricula require up-to-date social and administrative science (SAS) content.
- Educator consensus is crucial for curriculum development and relevance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish consensus among pharmacy educators on key SAS topic areas.
- To prioritize these SAS topics for inclusion in pharmacy curricula.
Main Methods:
- A modified Delphi process involved expert pharmacy educators from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
- Four rounds of electronic surveys were used to rank 83 potential SAS topics across 12 domains.
- Methodology adapted from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Pharmacotherapy Didactic Curriculum Toolkit guided the ranking.
Main Results:
- A total of 76 SAS topics across 11 domains were finalized after four survey rounds.
- Respondents included 147 participants in the first round, decreasing to 111 in the final round.
- Topics were tiered: 35 (46%) in tier 1, 28 (37%) in tier 2, and 13 (17%) in tier 3.
Conclusions:
- The tiered prioritization of SAS topics provides a framework for curriculum mapping.
- This consensus assists institutions in preparing graduates for current and future pharmacy practice demands.
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