Evaluation of pharmacy students' knowledge and perceptions of pharmacogenetics before and after a simulation activity

Patel, Radha; Chudow, Melissa; Vo, Teresa T.; Serag-Bolos, Erini S.

doi:10.1016/j.cptl.2017.09.012

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“…In addition, students who learnt about PGx during university had a significantly ( p < 0.05, ANOVA) stronger knowledge of PGx than students who knew about PGx from other sources. This finding may indicate the important role of university education in improving knowledge of PGx 28,29…”

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<p>Knowledge And Attitudes Of Pharmacy Students Towards Pharmacogenomics Among Universities In Jordan And West Bank Of Palestine</p>

Jarrar¹,

Mosleh²,

Hawash³

et al. 2019

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BackgroundTesting by pharmacogenomics (PGx) aims to reduce the side-effects of medicines and to optimize therapy.AimTo ascertain the knowledge and attitudes towards PGx among pharmacy students in Jordan and West Bank of Palestine (WBP).MethodsThis cross-sectional study focused on pharmacy students from five universities in Jordan and WBP. Students were asked to answer an online survey comprising 30-closed ended questions measuring the knowledge and attitudes towards PGx.ResultsThe total number of respondents to the questionnaire was 466. Most (96.1%) respondents knew that genetic variations can affect the drug response. Most students stated that the total number of lectures mentioning PGx was fewer than three. Most (>80%) respondents answered that they knew that human genetics can affect the response, inter-individual variation, and ethnic variations in the drug response. However, their knowledge about US Food and Drug Administration recommendations regarding PGx testing of commonly used drugs was weak. Also, 60.3% of respondents stated that the information they received about PGx was insufficient. Most (>92.7%) students wished to know more about PGx and believed that PGx is helpful in choosing the appropriate drug.ConclusionPharmacy students had fair knowledge and good attitudes towards PGx. These factors could aid application of PGx in clinical practice in Jordan and WBP.

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confidence: 77%

<p>Knowledge And Attitudes Of Pharmacy Students Towards Pharmacogenomics Among Universities In Jordan And West Bank Of Palestine</p>

Jarrar¹,

Mosleh²,

Hawash³

et al. 2019

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“…There have been other studies that gauged student perceptions of a PGx activity, and of a PGx course. Patel and colleagues investigated students’ knowledge and perceptions of applying pharmacogenetics in a patient encounter using simulation [ 14 ]. Perception questions included confidence in their own as well as their team’s abilities to perform clinical activities using pharmacogenetic results.…”

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Pharmacy Student Perceptions of a Virtual Pharmacogenomics Activity

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Pharmacogenomics (PGx) utilizes a patient’s genome to guide drug treatment and dosing. The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) included PGx as a critical content area. Pharmacists are increasingly involved in providing this service, which necessitates training. Second-year pharmacy students at Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy have didactic training in the principles of PGx and managing drug therapy using PGx data. A clinical skills lab activity was developed to reinforce these principles and allow students to navigate resources to develop and communicate recommendations for drug therapy. The activity was initially planned as synchronous, but transitioned to asynchronous when students began remote learning in the spring of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The investigators sought students’ perceptions of the PGx lab activity and the delivery of its content via a virtual format. This study gathered data from an anonymous, voluntary student survey through Samford University’s course management system, Canvas, in the spring of 2020 soon after completion of the virtual PGx learning activity. The investigators’ goal is to obtain the information and insights obtained from the students who participated in the PGx lab activity to provide guidance for the improvement of their PGx lab activity and for other schools of pharmacy to deliver a PGx lab activities using nontraditional teaching methodologies.

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“…students who completed a PGx course had statistically significantly improved knowledge regarding the CPIC guidelines (P = .04) and implications of the CYP2C19 genotype for selection of antiplatelet therapy (P < .01). 41 Various methods have been used to teach PGx in the classroom.…”

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Current and future state of clinical pharmacist‐led precision medicine initiatives

Tillman

Beavers

Afanasjeva

et al. 2021

J Am Coll Clin Pharm

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This white paper evaluates the current and future state of clinical pharmacist‐led precision medicine initiatives, focusing on an overview of pharmacogenomics (PGx) in three key areas: clinical practice, education, and research. These key facets are described in detail, followed by a review of potential and perceived barriers concerning PGx and recommendations for the clinical pharmacist's role in overcoming these barriers. This paper reviews the current state of clinical pharmacist‐led precision medicine and presents a vision for the future of pharmacy practice in this quickly evolving field.

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Evaluation of pharmacy students' knowledge and perceptions of pharmacogenetics before and after a simulation activity

Cited by 16 publications

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<p>Knowledge And Attitudes Of Pharmacy Students Towards Pharmacogenomics Among Universities In Jordan And West Bank Of Palestine</p>

<p>Knowledge And Attitudes Of Pharmacy Students Towards Pharmacogenomics Among Universities In Jordan And West Bank Of Palestine</p>

Pharmacy Student Perceptions of a Virtual Pharmacogenomics Activity

Current and future state of clinical pharmacist‐led precision medicine initiatives

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