A Need to Rethink and Mold Consensus Regarding Pharmacy Education in Developing Countries

Ahmadi, Keivan; Yong, Goh Chong

doi:10.5688/ajpe776112

Cited by 7 publications

(8 citation statements)

References 10 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…In recent years, health systems in both the developed and developing world have faced the challenges of financial constraints, a high prevalence of non-communicable diseases, and an increase in problems related to pharmacotherapy and morbidity and mortality associated with drug use [ 1 , 2 ]. These changes in health care have had a great impact on the field of pharmaceutical practice and on pharmacy as a profession [ 3 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Effect of Active Learning Methodologies on the Teaching of Pharmaceutical Care in a Brazilian Pharmacy Faculty

et al. 2015

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

BackgroundIn recent years, pharmacists have been involved in expanded patient care responsibilities, for example patient counseling in self-medication, medication review and pharmaceutical care, which require graduates to develop the necessary competences. Consequently, reorientation of pharmacy education has become necessary. As such, active learning strategies have been introduced into classrooms to increase problem-solving and critical thinking skills of students. The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance and perceptions of competency of students in a new pharmaceutical care course that uses active learning methodologies.MethodsThis pharmaceutical care course was conducted in the first semester of 2014, in the Federal University of Sergipe. In the pharmaceutical care course, active learning methods were used, consisting of dialogic classroom expository, simulation and case studies. Student learning was evaluated using classroom tests and instruments that evaluated the perception of competency in pharmaceutical care practice. Furthermore, students' satisfaction with the course was evaluated.ResultsThirty-three students completed the four evaluations used in the course (i.e., a discursive written exam, seminars, OSCE, and virtual patient); 25 were female (75.75%), and the median age was 23.43 (SD 2.82) years. The overall mean of student scores, in all evaluation methods was 7.97 (SD 0.59) on a scale of 0 to 10 points, and student performance on the virtual patient method was statistically superior to other methods. With respect to the perception of competency in pharmaceutical care practice, a comparison of pre- and post-test scores revealed statistically significant improvement for all evaluated competences. At the end of the semester, the students presented positive opinions of the pharmaceutical care course.ConclusionsThe results suggest that an active learning course can enhance the learning of pharmaceutical care competences. In future studies it will be necessary to compare active learning to traditional methods.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Effect of Active Learning Methodologies on the Teaching of Pharmaceutical Care in a Brazilian Pharmacy Faculty

et al. 2015

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Quite a number of participants felt that the degree change was not going to be successful because of several factors within our environment especially poor collaboration among healthcare professionals within the country and intra-disciplinary disagreement within the profession. This is a valid fear because one of the challenges facing pharmacy education in developing countries is the inharmonious working relationship between different health care professionals (Hassali et al, 2013).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Perceptions of undergraduate pharmacy students of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria on the introduction of the Pharm.D. degree to Nigerian pharmacy schools

Ma’aji¹,

Abdu-Aguye²,

Labaran³

et al. 2019

Bayero J. Pure App. Sci.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

INTRODUCTION Pharmacy education and practice are facing remarkable changes following new scientific discoveries, evolving patient needs and the requirements for advanced pharmacy competencies for current and future practices (Anderson et al., 2012). Therefore, many countries are introducing or undertaking major transformations in pharmacy education. The World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the International Pharmaceutical Federation Education Development Team (FIPEd) are working together with the aim of improving global pharmacy education and have developed a "needs-based education model" (Anderson al., 2010). The model stipulates that pharmacy education programmes must be designed to ensure that specific competencies are achieved ABSTRACT As a result of the increasing scope of Pharmacy practice over the years, many countries (Nigeria inclusive) are introducing or education. The main aim of this work is to explore the knowledge and perceptions of selected 4 th and 5 th year undergraduate students of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria on the introduction of the proposed Pharm. qualitative, and used focus group discussions (FGDs) to collect data. Two focus group discussions with ten students (Five participants per group), lasting an average of one hour were audiotaped in June 2017. checked for accuracy and the transcripts analysis. Most participants highlighted both advantages and disadvantages to introducing the new degree. Advantages identified included the potential for specialization and better career prospects. On the other hand, they expressed worries that the degree change would be disadvantageous to people interested in other (non Several participants also felt of several factors within our environment including the unharmonious working relationship between healthcare professionals, inadequate infrastructure in pharmacy schools a unwillingness of several lecturers to embrace the new degree. In conclusion, believed that the proposed problematic. Their recommendations include increasing the awareness of both st prospective students on what the degree entailed, and allowing concurrent coexistence of both B.Pharm and Pharm.D. Degrees

show abstract

“…The challenge of engaging pharmacists to embrace new pharmacy roles can be addressed at the student level through education . Unfortunately, pharmacy education in developing nations has many challenges, including isolation of pharmacy education from pharmacy practice and mismatch with surrounding population healthcare needs . As we move towards re‐examining pharmacy education and reforming education to meet current health care needs, it is important to consider the input of students .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…[18] As we move towards re-examining pharmacy education and reforming education to meet current health care needs, it is important to consider the input of students. [18] A study on the development of a public health course for first-year bachelor of pharmacy students in Malaysia revealed that although the majority of students felt the provided public health course was meaningful, a large portion also found it to be less interesting than other courses. [19] Such feedback from students allowed educators to refine public health education and make it engaging and relevant to student pharmacists.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Unfortunately, pharmacy education in developing nations has many challenges, including isolation of pharmacy education from pharmacy practice and mismatch with surrounding population healthcare needs . As we move towards re‐examining pharmacy education and reforming education to meet current health care needs, it is important to consider the input of students . A study on the development of a public health course for first‐year bachelor of pharmacy students in Malaysia revealed that although the majority of students felt the provided public health course was meaningful, a large portion also found it to be less interesting than other courses .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Knowledge, attitudes and practice of final-year student pharmacists in public health in Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe: an exploratory survey

Law

Maposa

Chambula

et al. 2018

International Journal of Pharmacy Practice

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

A Need to Rethink and Mold Consensus Regarding Pharmacy Education in Developing Countries

Cited by 7 publications

References 10 publications

The Effect of Active Learning Methodologies on the Teaching of Pharmaceutical Care in a Brazilian Pharmacy Faculty

The Effect of Active Learning Methodologies on the Teaching of Pharmaceutical Care in a Brazilian Pharmacy Faculty

Perceptions of undergraduate pharmacy students of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria on the introduction of the Pharm.D. degree to Nigerian pharmacy schools

Knowledge, attitudes and practice of final-year student pharmacists in public health in Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe: an exploratory survey

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About