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Assessing Person-Centered Care in Pharmacy Education.
Andrew Darley1, Michelle Z Farland2, Lauren E Adkins3
1University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Athens, GA, USA.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|March 3, 2025
Summary
Assessing student pharmacists
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Health Professions Education
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- Person-centered care is a key component of the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process (PPCP).
- Assessing student pharmacists' skills in person-centered care is crucial for effective pharmacy curricula.
- Evaluating these skills ensures future pharmacists can deliver high-quality, individualized patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on assessing student pharmacists' person-centered care skills.
- To identify current trends and practices in assessing these abilities.
- To offer recommendations for educators and guide future research in this area.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted, analyzing 62 sources.
- Assessments were categorized by educational setting (didactic, skills, experiential).
- Common assessment strategies (simulations, reflections, OSCEs) and skill areas (empathy, communication, SDOH) were identified.
Main Results:
- Identified various assessment strategies and settings used in pharmacy education.
- Commonly assessed skills included empathy, communication, teamwork, and social determinants of health.
- Gaps were noted in assessing specific PPCP steps like follow-up and documentation.
Conclusions:
- Current assessment practices for person-centered care in pharmacy education were reviewed.
- More comprehensive strategies are needed to evaluate the full scope of the PPCP.
- Recommendations are provided for enhancing the assessment of person-centered care skills.
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