Introduction to surgical and perioperative clinical pharmacy for third-year pharmacy students: A pilot study of an elective course

Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning
Eric G Johnson, Douglas R Oyler

Abstract

The objective of this study was to implement and assess an elective course that exposes pharmacy students to clinical pharmacy in the surgical and perioperative setting. A blended-design elective that included synchronous and asynchronous learning was developed and offered to third-year pharmacy students. Students' knowledge and perception regarding clinical topics in perioperative pharmacy was assessed using pre- and post-course assessments, online quizzes, a journal club, and course assignments. Knowledge of pharmacy operations was assessed using course assignments and reflective journal entries. Pre- and post-course assessment improvement was seen in the categories of perioperative optimization of pharmacotherapy (29.1-70.1%, p=0.006), common surgical complications (45.8-91.7%, p = 0.001), and anesthetic agents (25-71.9%, p <0.001). Overall, the course was successful in increasing clinical pharmacy knowledge and was well received by students. Course evaluations were completed by 100% of students, and all rated the course as "excellent." Students demonstrated mastery of course content, though the course may not have provided optimal exposure to operating room/post-anesthesia care unit operations. Students agreed that the cour...Continue Reading

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Jan 14, 2021·Pharmacy : Journal of Pharmacy, Education and Practice·Ruth Vinall, Peter Balan

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