Design and implementation of a strategy for preceptor development in multiple residency programs

Watson, Kristin; Grover, Brian; Wilson, Sharon; DiPaula, Bethany A.; Kendall, Melia D.; McPherson, Mary Lynn

doi:10.2146/ajhp130312

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“…Years of publication ranged from 2004 to 2018, with over 75% of the articles being published in the latter half of this period. Eight of the 21 articles described studies relating to pharmacy preceptor training programs in general, 1,3,8,24-28 while 10 focused specifically on hospital pharmacy 10,13,[29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36] and two on community pharmacy. 37,38 Of the 10 hospital-focused articles, eight discussed residency preceptors, with one article covering both student and residency preceptors 35 and one looking at student preceptors only.…”

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“…26 All three of the articles from Australia outlined various aspects of the same preceptor training program, including the design, 8 delivery, 24 and evaluation of this program. 24,27 Across the 21 articles in this review, 15 different preceptor training programs are described, 3,4,10,13,[24][25][26]28,[32][33][34][35][36][37][38] with eight of the articles including a formal evaluation of the program. 3,10,25,26,28,32,37,38 The majority of evaluations used preceptor or student surveys, but a few were conducted via post-training preceptor focus groups or interviews.…”

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“…40 The importance of flexibility in a training program was also emphasized, with several studies identifying time constraints and problems with preceptor availability to be significant barriers to training. 30,32,36 In addition to training, various strategies for support, recognition, and integration of preceptors have been used. Preceptor support is commonly provided in the form of online support networks, preceptor newsletters, preceptor training manuals, and mentoring of inexperienced preceptors.…”

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“…Strategies to maintain or improve communication have included regular placement site visits, networking with professional organizations, preceptor advisory and discussion boards, and preceptor excellence awards. 3,4,8,13,32,36,43 In consideration of the significant teaching contribution of preceptors to the undergraduate curriculum, many colleges are formalizing the link with preceptors by offering adjunct teaching appointments or developing academies of preceptors. 4,39 This practice reinforces the responsibilities of colleges and schools of pharmacy in the provision of preceptor development.…”

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A Scoping Review of Pharmacy Preceptor Training Programs

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2020

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

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Objective. To review the literature pertaining to pharmacy preceptor training programs. Findings. Preceptor training is becoming increasingly important to maintain the quality of experiential training and professional development of pharmacy students, preregistration trainees, and residents. This review found limited documented examples of preceptor training programs and wide variation in both their design and delivery, which was attributed to the diversity of pharmacy practice workplaces and the different types of trainees. The majority of programs included a significant online component, often supported by a face-to-face orientation, with a focus on developing core competencies and with some tailoring of content to suit the specific workplace environment. Evaluations of these training programs showed high preceptor satisfaction rates, with preceptors appreciating the ease of access of online training and the benefits of interaction with other preceptors in face-to-face training. Preceptors also reported positive changes in their behavior during and attitudes toward precepting and an increased understanding of student learning. Summary. This review has highlighted that a structured and evidence-based approach to preceptor training is needed. Programs should be educationally sound, practically focused, and flexible in meeting the needs of a diverse range of preceptors and practice environments. Prospectively, programs should be evaluated not only in terms of outcomes for preceptors, but also for student, preregistration trainee, and resident engagement and attainment of educational outcomes.

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A Scoping Review of Pharmacy Preceptor Training Programs

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Mylrea

Glass

2020

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

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“…The education and development of preceptors can be offered in various formats, including live educational events (e.g., presentations 1,3 or journal clubs 1,4 ), print 1,5 or digital 1,6 education, virtual networking, 7 and one-on-one assessment and feedback. 1,8 Vos and Trewet 1 performed a before-and-after assessment of a multimodal preceptor development program, which included live, online, and written educational materials, as well as assessment of and feedback to individual preceptors.…”

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