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Collaborative development of a shared objective structured clinical examination to assess the pharmacist patient care process across two PharmD programs 合作开发共享的目标结构化临床检查，以评估药剂师在两个药学博士项目中的患者护理过程

IF 1.4 Q3 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning

Pub Date : 2026-01-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.cptl.2025.102526

Crystal Zhou , Katherine Gruenberg , Cynthia S. Valle-Oseguera , Linda Awdishu , Kelly C. Lee , Robin L. Corelli , Jennifer M. Namba

Background

Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) assess pharmacy students' application of the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process (PPCP) through communication skills. Collaborative OSCE case development among institutions may enrich case quality and establish minimal competencies with greater generalizability for diverse patient care settings. This study describes a collaboration between two California public pharmacy schools to develop and implement shared OSCE cases assessing minimal competency prior to advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs).

Educational activity

Two public schools of pharmacy in California partnered to create a standardized OSCE case repository. Activities included joint blueprinting, development of PPCP-aligned content checklists, a shared communication rubric, and a structured standard-setting process involving faculty and APPE preceptors. Three OSCEs, testing diabetes, depression, and hypertension competencies, were administered to students at both institutions between 2020 and 2021.

Evaluation findings

First-time pass rates ranged from 77.5 to 92.1 %, with average scores of 72.5–80.8 %. Aggregate communication scores were consistent across cases, while content scores varied based on case complexity and curriculum timing. Performance also varied across schools. Student demographics were similar, though differences in undergraduate GPA and first-generation status were observed.

Analysis of educational activity

This collaboration demonstrated that cross-institutional OSCE case development and implementation are feasible. Despite logistical challenges, shared case development offered meaningful insights into APPE readiness expectations and curriculum alignment. This model may inform future regional efforts to establish competency benchmarks in pharmacy education.

目的结构化临床考试（osce）通过沟通技巧评估药学专业学生对药师病人护理流程（PPCP）的应用情况。机构之间的欧安组织合作案例开发可以丰富案例质量，并为不同的患者护理环境建立具有更大通用性的最低能力。本研究描述了加州两所公立药学院之间的合作，以开发和实施共享的OSCE案例，评估高级药房实践经验（APPEs）之前的最低能力。教育活动加利福尼亚州的两所公立药学院合作创建了一个标准化的欧安组织案例库。活动包括联合制定蓝图，制定与ppcp一致的内容清单，共享交流准则，以及涉及教师和APPE导师的结构化标准制定过程。在2020年至2021年期间，对两所大学的学生进行了三个osce测试，测试糖尿病、抑郁症和高血压的能力。评估结果首次通过率为77.5%至92.1%，平均分数为72.5%至80.8%。总的交流分数在不同的案例中是一致的，而内容分数则根据案例复杂性和课程时间而变化。各个学校的表现也各不相同。学生的人口结构相似，但在本科GPA和第一代身份方面存在差异。对教育活动的分析这一合作表明，跨机构的欧安组织案例开发和实施是可行的。尽管存在后勤方面的挑战，但共享的案例开发为APPE准备预期和课程一致性提供了有意义的见解。该模型可以为未来建立药学教育能力基准的区域努力提供信息。

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Student perspectives of a rubric-based educational approach for evaluation of state pharmacy regulation 学生视角的基于规则的教育方法对国家药品监管的评估

IF 1.4 Q3 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning

Pub Date : 2026-01-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.cptl.2025.102552

Shanna O'Connor , Lexi Barbush , Meghan Haan , Hyunjun Cho , Kelsey Robinson , Trystin Thomas , Brandy Seignemartin , Veronica Vernon , Jennifer L. Adams

Introduction

Pharmacy laws and regulations vary widely across states, presenting challenges for preparing student-pharmacists for practice mobility. A pharmacy regulatory assessment rubric has been used to evaluate state laws and regulations on a continuum from prescriptive (bright line) to permissive (standard-of-care). This rubric may be valuable as an educational tool but has not yet been used in this context.

Objective

To evaluate the impact of rubric use on student-pharmacists' perception of pharmacy regulation and advocacy.

Methods

Third- and fourth-year students from two institutions completed rubric-based evaluations of assigned states after being trained and completing a trial rubric that was compared to expert-scored examples. Students then completed a six-item Likert questionnaire and participated in a focus group. Survey data were summarized descriptively; transcripts were thematically analyzed by two reviewers using large language model-assisted coding with consensus validation.

Results

Eight students participated (3 South Dakota State University, 5 Idaho State University). All survey respondents (100 %) agreed rubric use improved understanding of regulation and advocacy; 100 % agreed the rubric can be a valuable tool for identifying how to advance the profession. Views on curricular integration were mixed (62 % agreement). Thematic analysis revealed improved understanding of regulation across states, increased advocacy confidence, general rubric clarity with some confusing elements, and potential curricular value. Students reported an average of 3.9 h to complete a state evaluation.

Conclusion

The regulatory assessment rubric was positively perceived by student pharmacists and supported skill development in comparative regulation and advocacy. Broader implementation is needed to confirm its value and determine appropriate curricular applications.

药房法律和法规在各州之间差异很大，为准备学生药剂师的实践流动性提出了挑战。一个药品监管评估标准已经被用来评估州法律和法规的连续性，从规定（明线）到允许（标准护理）。这个标题作为一种教育工具可能是有价值的，但尚未在这方面使用。目的评价标题使用对药学专业学生对药学监管和宣传的影响。方法来自两所院校的三年级和四年级学生在接受培训并完成与专家评分示例进行比较的试用标准后，完成了对指定州的基于标准的评估。然后，学生们完成了一份六项李克特问卷，并参加了一个焦点小组。对调查数据进行描述性总结；转录本由两位审稿人使用大型语言模型辅助编码和共识验证进行主题分析。结果8名学生参与，其中南达科他州立大学3名，爱达荷州立大学5名。所有受访者（100%）同意使用标题增进对监管和宣传的理解；100%同意这个标题可以成为确定如何推进职业发展的有价值的工具。对课程整合的看法不一（62%同意）。专题分析显示，各州对监管的理解有所提高，倡导信心增强，总体规则清晰，但也有一些令人困惑的因素，以及潜在的课程价值。学生们报告平均3.9小时完成州评估。结论药师学生对监管评价量表有积极的认知，支持比较监管和倡导技能的发展。需要更广泛的实施，以确认其价值，并确定适当的课程应用。

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Debate activities in U.S. pharmacy education: A scoping review 美国药学教育中的辩论活动：范围综述

IF 1.4 Q3 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning

Pub Date : 2026-01-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.cptl.2025.102563

Berkley R. Freund , Charlotte Farris , Nephy Samuel , Trager D. Hintze

Background

Debates have emerged as an active learning strategy in pharmacy education, aiming to enhance critical thinking, communication, engagement, and knowledge acquisition. This review aims to broadly identify and describe debate activities implemented in U.S. Doctor of Pharmacy programs, characterize their design and assessment methods, summarize reported effectiveness on learning and skill development, and identify themes and gaps to inform best practices.

Methods

A scoping review identified 13 studies conducted in U.S. pharmacy programs that integrated debate activities. Most were implemented in third- and fourth-year coursework, frequently using Lincoln-Douglas or modified formats. Outcomes evaluated included student confidence, skill development, engagement, and knowledge retention, assessed through subjective and objective measures.

Results

Students consistently reported that debates strengthened confidence in critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and oral communication. Several studies demonstrated significant knowledge gains from pre- to post-debate; however, when compared with alternative methods such as lectures or Journal Clubs, debates were generally non-inferior for knowledge retention. Students valued debates for their engaging format and perceived skill-building benefits. Reported challenges included time demands, logistical complexity, and variability in assessment methods. The lack of standardized evaluation tools limited the ability to draw definitive conclusions about effectiveness.

Implications

Debates represent a flexible and engaging pedagogical approach with potential to foster higher-order skills and enhance student engagement in pharmacy curricula. Current evidence, however, relies heavily on self-reported outcomes and limited objective measures. Future research should emphasize standardized implementation, development of reliable assessment instruments, and rigorous comparisons with other instructional strategies to clarify the educational impact of debates in pharmacy education.

在药学教育中，辩论已成为一种积极的学习策略，旨在增强批判性思维、沟通、参与和知识获取。本综述旨在广泛识别和描述在美国药学博士项目中实施的辩论活动，描述其设计和评估方法，总结在学习和技能发展方面的有效性，并确定主题和差距，以告知最佳实践。方法一项范围审查确定了在美国药学项目中进行的13项研究，这些研究整合了辩论活动。大多数是在第三和第四年的课程中实施的，经常使用林肯-道格拉斯或修改后的格式。评估的结果包括学生的信心、技能发展、参与和知识保留，通过主观和客观的方法进行评估。结果：学生们一致报告说，辩论增强了他们在批判性思维、分析推理和口头交流方面的信心。几项研究表明，从辩论前到辩论后，知识获得了显著增长；然而，与讲座或期刊俱乐部等其他方法相比，辩论在知识保留方面通常并不逊色。学生们重视辩论，因为辩论的形式很吸引人，而且对培养技能有好处。报告的挑战包括时间要求、后勤复杂性和评估方法的可变性。缺乏标准化的评价工具限制了得出关于有效性的明确结论的能力。意义辩论代表了一种灵活而引人入胜的教学方法，具有培养高阶技能和提高学生对药学课程参与度的潜力。然而，目前的证据严重依赖于自我报告的结果和有限的客观测量。未来的研究应强调标准化的实施，开发可靠的评估工具，并与其他教学策略进行严格的比较，以阐明辩论对药学教育的影响。

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A multisite, longitudinal study assessing prevalence of burnout in student pharmacists 一项评估药师学生职业倦怠患病率的多地点、纵向研究

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Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning

Pub Date : 2026-01-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.cptl.2025.102564

Lindsey E. Dayer , Jennifer D. Robinson , Kimberly C. McKeirnan , Seth D. Heldenbrand

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate burnout levels among student pharmacists enrolled in two Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) programs in the northwest (college 1) and south (college 2) over a five-year period.

Methods

A cross-sectional, observational design was used to assess burnout using the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI), which measures two dimensions: exhaustion and disengagement. Surveys were administered annually from 2019 to 2023 to first-, second-, and third-year pharmacy students (PY1–PY3). Responses were anonymous. Data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis tests due to non-normal distribution.

Results

A total of 2044 complete OLBI responses were collected. The average OLBI score for all students increased from 43.0 in 2019 to 43.6 in 2023, peaking at 44.1 in 2020. Scores ≥44 indicate burnout. Only PY2 students in 2022 exceeded both exhaustion (≥23) and disengagement (≥22) thresholds. The most highly scored survey item was feeling tired before arriving at school.

Conclusion

Burnout among pharmacy students was present and fluctuated over time, with notable peaks during the early COVID-19 pandemic. The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address student well-being, particularly during periods of heightened academic and external stress.

目的对西北（第一学院）和南方（第二学院）两个药学博士项目的药学专业学生进行为期五年的职业倦怠水平评估。方法采用横截面观察设计，使用Oldenburg倦怠量表（OLBI）评估倦怠，该量表测量两个维度：倦怠和脱离。从2019年到2023年，每年对一年级、二年级和三年级的药学学生（PY1-PY3）进行调查。回答是匿名的。由于非正态分布，数据分析采用Mann-Whitney U检验和Kruskal-Wallis检验。结果共收集完整的OLBI应答2044份。所有学生的平均OLBI分数从2019年的43.0分增加到2023年的43.6分，到2020年达到44.1分的峰值。得分≥44分为职业倦怠。2022年只有PY2学生超过了疲惫（≥23）和脱离（≥22）阈值。得分最高的调查项目是到达学校前感到疲倦。结论药学专业学生存在职业倦怠，且随时间波动，在COVID-19大流行早期达到高峰。研究结果强调，需要有针对性的干预措施来解决学生的福祉问题，特别是在学业和外部压力加大的时期。

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Optimizing curriculum and faculty structure: Diagnosing systemic barriers in Chinese hospital postgraduate pharmaceutical education 优化课程与师资结构：诊断我国医院药学研究生教育的体制障碍。

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Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning

Pub Date : 2026-01-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.cptl.2026.102569

Zeyun Li, Yueqin Wang, Yue Du, Ji Zhang, Shuai Huang, Xin Tian

Background

Hospital-based postgraduate training is vital for cultivating advanced pharmacy professionals in China, yet significant systemic issues persist, severely impacting training quality. This study aims to diagnose structural barriers in the curriculum design, instructional capacity, and collaborative teaching models of Chinese hospital postgraduate pharmaceutical education.

Methods

A structured questionnaire survey was administered to 78 hospitals across 25 provinces in China, representing all seven major geographic regions. The survey assessed four key educational domains: curriculum system rigor, faculty supervisory structures, research integration platforms, and university–hospital collaboration efficiency. Descriptive statistical analyses were used to identify institutional and regional disparities in teaching practices.

Results

The analysis revealed widespread deficiencies in standardized instruction and quality assurance. Curricular fragmentation was evident: only 53.06 % of institutions offered clinical pharmacy coursework, and 22.45 % lacked any internal teaching activities. Accountability for teaching was weak, with only 44.9 % of hospitals having formal evaluation mechanisms for supervisors. Furthermore, postgraduate research training often remained auxiliary in nature (low-level tasks), and effective university-led collaborative models were rare (22.45 %), contributing to the inefficient communication cited by nearly half (46.88 %) of respondents. Notably, the availability of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) centers demonstrated significant regional disparities (Adjusted FDR q ≈ 0.048).

Conclusion

Postgraduate pharmacy education in Chinese hospitals is critically hampered by fragmented, non-standardized curricula and weak institutionalized collaboration. Reform must prioritize the adoption of structured, competency-based curriculum development, implement robust faculty capacity building and evaluation systems, and establish institutionalized university–hospital partnerships to ensure the delivery of high-quality, research-integrated training.

背景：在中国，以医院为基础的研究生培训对于培养高级药学专业人才至关重要，但严重的系统性问题仍然存在，严重影响了培训质量。本研究旨在诊断我国医院研究生药学教育在课程设计、教学能力、协同教学模式等方面的结构性障碍。方法：对中国25个省的78家医院进行结构化问卷调查，代表了所有7个主要地理区域。该调查评估了四个关键的教育领域：课程体系的严谨性、教师监督结构、研究整合平台和大学与医院的合作效率。描述性统计分析用于确定教学实践中的机构和地区差异。结果：分析显示在规范化教学和质量保证方面存在普遍不足。课程碎片化现象明显：仅有53.06%的院校开设临床药学课程，22.45%的院校缺乏内部教学活动。教学问责制薄弱，仅有44.9%的医院建立了正式的督导评估机制。此外，研究生的研究训练往往是辅助性的（低层次任务），有效的大学主导的协作模式很少（22.45%），导致近一半（46.88%）的受访者认为沟通效率低下。值得注意的是，良好临床实践（GCP）中心的可用性表现出显著的地区差异（调整后的FDR q≈0.048）。结论：我国医院药学研究生教育存在课程分散、不规范、制度化协作薄弱等问题。改革必须优先采用结构化的、以能力为基础的课程开发，实施强有力的教师能力建设和评估系统，建立制度化的大学-医院合作伙伴关系，以确保提供高质量的、研究综合的培训。

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Knowledge, skills, and attitudes of pharmacy students toward the care of people living with HIV: A scoping review 药学专业学生对HIV感染者护理的知识、技能和态度：范围综述

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Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning

Pub Date : 2026-01-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.cptl.2025.102560

Maria Clara Silva dos Santos , Paulo Vitor Ramos Vitori , Vitor Santos de Sá Galina , Genival Araujo dos Santos-Júnior , Dyego Carlos Souza Anacleto de Araújo , Kérilin Stancine Santos Rocha

Objective

To map the literature on the development and evaluation of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of pharmacy students concerning the care of people living with HIV (PLHIV).

Method

A scoping review was conducted in October 2025, following the methodology of the JBI Manual. Four databases and gray literature were searched using descriptors related to ‘HIV’ and ‘Pharmacy Students’. Two reviewers independently screened the titles, abstracts, and full-text articles according to the eligibility criteria and subsequently extracted the data. The findings were presented descriptively.

Results

The initial search yielded a total of 832 articles, of which 19 articles were included. Of these, only six studies described the development of pharmacy students' knowledge and/or attitudes toward the care of PLHIV, reporting a combination of teaching approaches. Active methodologies were the highlight, used alone in three studies and combined with traditional methodologies in two of them. All 19 included articles addressed the evaluation of pharmacy students' knowledge and/or attitudes toward the care of PLHIV. Of these, 12 studies assessed both knowledge and attitudes; three studies assessed knowledge only; and four studies assessed attitudes only. No study reported on the development or evaluation of students' skills. Most of the studies (n = 11) reported on the validity of the instruments used to evaluate knowledge and/or attitudes.

Conclusion

The development of pharmacy students' knowledge and/or attitudes is carried out through different pedagogical approaches, with an emphasis on active teaching methodologies, employed alone or in combination. The studies evaluated both knowledge and attitudes toward the care of PLHIV.

目的对药学专业学生艾滋病病毒感染者护理知识、技能和态度的发展和评价进行文献梳理。方法根据JBI手册的方法，于2025年10月进行了范围审查。使用与“HIV”和“药学学生”相关的描述符搜索了四个数据库和灰色文献。两位审稿人根据资格标准独立筛选标题、摘要和全文文章，随后提取数据。这些发现是描述性地提出的。结果初始检索共检索到832篇文献，其中纳入19篇。在这些研究中，只有六项研究描述了药学学生对hiv护理的知识和/或态度的发展，报告了教学方法的结合。积极方法学是其中的亮点，在三项研究中单独使用，在两项研究中与传统方法学结合使用。所有纳入的19篇文章都涉及药学学生对hiv护理的知识和/或态度的评估。其中，12项研究同时评估了知识和态度；三项研究仅评估知识；还有四项研究只评估了态度。没有关于学生技能发展或评估的研究报告。大多数研究（n = 11）报告了用于评估知识和/或态度的工具的有效性。结论药学学生的知识和（或）态度的发展应通过不同的教学方法进行，重点是积极的教学方法，单独或结合使用。这些研究评估了对hiv护理的知识和态度。

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Tracking changes in pharmacy students' engagement with ChatGPT: A comparative cross-sectional study (2023–2024) 追踪药学学生参与ChatGPT的变化：一项比较横断面研究（2023-2024）。

IF 1.4 Q3 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning

Pub Date : 2025-12-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.cptl.2025.102555

Makiko Iwasawa , Masahiro Kobayashi , Katsuya Otori

Introduction

Since its launch, ChatGPT has generated both interest and concern in education. Between 2023 and 2024, institutional policies shifted from restrictive to conditional use, increasing student exposure. This cross-sectional study compared independent cohorts from those years to assess differences in knowledge of AI and in impressions and appropriate use literacy regarding ChatGPT, and to examine motives for use, reasons for not using, concerns, and perceived need for AI education.

Methods

Online surveys were conducted in 2023 and 2024. The questionnaire assessed knowledge of AI, impressions and appropriate use literacy regarding ChatGPT, with acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach's α > 0.70). Most items were retained for comparison, with 2024 updates reflecting OpenAI policy changes. Students were grouped by ChatGPT awareness (able to describe ChatGPT vs not). Fisher's exact test and the Mann–Whitney U test were applied; qualitative responses underwent thematic analysis.

Results

A total of 113 responses were analyzed in 2023 and 82 in 2024. Students who could describe ChatGPT demonstrated higher knowledge of AI, whereas appropriate use literacy did not improve across cohorts. In 2024, 62.2 % supported integrating AI education. Reported concerns included reliability, overreliance, lack of guidance, and privacy. Non-users cited lack of necessity and technical barriers. Thematic analysis highlighted both benefits and challenges of ChatGPT use.

Conclusions

Despite increased exposure, ChatGPT use and AI literacy remain limited. Structured AI education is essential to promote responsible and effective use in pharmacy education.

自推出以来，ChatGPT在教育领域引起了人们的兴趣和关注。在2023年至2024年之间，学校政策从限制性使用转向有条件使用，增加了学生的接触。这项横断面研究比较了这些年的独立队列，以评估人工智能知识的差异，以及对ChatGPT的印象和适当使用素养的差异，并检查使用动机、不使用的原因、关注点和对人工智能教育的感知需求。方法：于2023年和2024年进行在线调查。问卷评估了人工智能知识、印象和对ChatGPT的适当使用素养，具有可接受的内部一致性（Cronbach's α > 0.70）。大多数项目被保留下来进行比较，2024年的更新反映了OpenAI政策的变化。学生们根据对ChatGPT的认识进行分组（能够描述ChatGPT与不能）。运用Fisher精确检验和Mann-Whitney U检验；对定性答复进行专题分析。结果：2023年共分析113份，2024年共分析82份。能够描述ChatGPT的学生表现出更高的人工智能知识，而适当使用的素养在整个队列中并没有提高。2024年，62.2%的受访者支持整合人工智能教育。报告中的担忧包括可靠性、过度依赖、缺乏指导和隐私。非用户认为缺乏必要性和技术障碍。专题分析强调了使用ChatGPT的好处和挑战。结论：尽管增加了接触，ChatGPT的使用和人工智能知识仍然有限。结构化的人工智能教育对于促进药学教育中负责任和有效地使用人工智能至关重要。

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Multimodal interprofessional education in practice: Embedding pharmacy students in collaborative hospital-based learning 实践中的多模式跨专业教育：将药学学生融入以医院为基础的协作学习。

IF 1.4 Q3 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning

Pub Date : 2025-12-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.cptl.2025.102558

Angela Shogbon Nwaesei , Pamela M. Moye , Matthew Hogan , Thomas H. Taylor Jr.

Objective

To develop and implement a multimodal structured approach to interprofessional education (IPE) at a community hospital incorporating student pharmacists completing various Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) and medical students, and to evaluate students' perceptions targeting interprofessional education collaborative (IPEC) competencies, clinical knowledge, and impact on patient care recommendations.

Methods

A multimodal structured approach to IPE was designed, consisting of daily pre-rounds, daily teaching rounds, and once-weekly interactive case-based sessions between student pharmacists on various APPEs and medical students. Pre- and post-surveys were administered to assess students' perceptions of collaborative practice between physicians and pharmacists, using the validated SPICE 2 survey, and their knowledge of evidence-based guidelines. Clinical interventions were also assessed.

Results

A total of 39 students, consisting of 17 fourth-year student pharmacists and 22 third-year medical students, provided informed consent and were enrolled. On the SPICE 2 survey, students demonstrated improvement in their perceptions from the pre- to post-survey on items related to the IPEC competencies, specifically roles and responsibilities and values and ethics. Students also demonstrated improvement in their knowledge assessment and documented interventions, resulting in an estimated cost savings of $23,837.

Conclusion

A multimodal structured approach to IPE, incorporating student pharmacists on various APPEs and medical students, was successfully implemented at a community hospital and positively influenced learners' perceptions of interprofessional collaborative practice. It also created opportunities to improve knowledge of evidence-based guidelines and contribute to patient care recommendations. The study's strengths and unique contributions can serve as a framework for implementing similar programs in the experiential setting.

目的：在某社区医院开发和实施一种多模式结构化的跨专业教育（IPE）方法，将完成各种高级药学实践经验（APPEs）的学生药剂师和医学生纳入其中，并评估学生对跨专业教育协作（IPEC）能力、临床知识和对患者护理建议的影响的看法。方法：设计了一种多模式结构化的IPE方法，包括每天的预习查房，每天的教学查房，以及每周一次的各种APPEs的学生药剂师与医学生之间的基于案例的互动课程。使用经过验证的SPICE 2调查，对学生进行前后调查，以评估他们对医生和药剂师合作实践的看法，以及他们对循证指南的了解。临床干预措施也进行了评估。结果：共有39名学生提供知情同意并被纳入研究，其中包括17名四年级药学专业学生和22名三年级医学专业学生。在SPICE 2调查中，学生们表现出他们对IPEC能力相关项目的看法从调查前到调查后的改善，特别是角色和责任以及价值观和道德。学生们在知识评估和记录干预措施方面也有所改善，估计节省了23,837美元的费用。结论：在一家社区医院成功实施了一种多模式结构化的IPE教学方法，将不同专业的实习药师和医学生纳入其中，并对学习者对跨专业合作实践的看法产生了积极影响。它还创造了机会来提高对循证指南的认识，并为患者护理建议做出贡献。该研究的优势和独特贡献可以作为在体验环境中实施类似项目的框架。

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Research as identity: Exposure, confidence, perceptions, and motivators among pharmacy students in a practice-based research network 研究作为身份：暴露，信心，观念，和激励因素之间的药学学生在实践为基础的研究网络

IF 1.4 Q3 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning

Pub Date : 2025-12-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.cptl.2025.102559

Katherine Rotzenberg , Kajua B. Lor , Sarah C. Ray

Introduction

Pharmacist and student perceptions of research have been extensively studied; however, student members of a practice-based research network (PBRN) are a unique population. This study aimed to explore the characteristics and perceptions of student members of PearlRx, a PBRN of pharmacists, technicians, and students in Wisconsin.

Methods

An observational, cross-sectional mixed-methods study was conducted. Student members of the PBRN were surveyed on their exposure to research, confidence in their research-related knowledge and skills, perceptions of research, reasons for joining the PBRN, and the role of research within the profession. Quantitative data were analyzed with descriptive statistics while qualitative data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke's six-step thematic analysis.

Results

Twenty-eight of 172 student members responded to the survey for a response rate of 16.3 %. Most had been exposed to a variety of sources and types of research before (64.3 %) and during (67.9 %) pharmacy school. Students connected research to seven domains of professional identity with 30.4 % identifying conducting research as a professional role. Students had positive perceptions of the importance of research and their research-related knowledge and skills. Students endorsed 14 reasons for joining the network.

Conclusion

Student members of a PBRN may actively seek out research opportunities during pharmacy school, including PBRN membership, to prepare for their careers. Students recognized multiple professional domains in which research played a role, and exposure to pharmacist-led research through the PBRN may contribute to this perspective.

药剂师和学生对研究的看法已被广泛研究；然而，基于实践的研究网络（PBRN）的学生成员是一个独特的群体。本研究旨在探讨威斯康星州药剂师、技术人员和学生组成的PBRN PearlRx的学生成员的特征和看法。方法采用观察性、横断面混合方法研究。对PBRN的学生成员进行了调查，调查内容包括他们对研究的接触情况、对研究相关知识和技能的信心、对研究的看法、加入PBRN的原因以及研究在专业中的作用。定量数据采用描述性统计分析，定性数据采用Braun和Clarke的六步主题分析。结果172名学生会员中有28人回复，回复率为16.3%。大多数人在药学院之前（64.3%）和期间（67.9%）接触过各种来源和类型的研究。学生将研究与职业认同的七个领域联系起来，其中30.4%的学生将进行研究视为职业角色。学生对研究的重要性以及与研究相关的知识和技能有积极的看法。学生们列举了14个加入该网络的理由。结论PBRN的学生会员可能会积极地在药学院寻找研究机会，包括加入PBRN，为他们的职业生涯做准备。学生们认识到研究在多个专业领域发挥了作用，通过PBRN接触药剂师主导的研究可能有助于这一观点。

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Pharmacy and gen-Z: Understanding the interests and motivations of high school students exploring health professions 药学和z世代：了解高中生探索卫生专业的兴趣和动机

IF 1.4 Q3 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning

Pub Date : 2025-12-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.cptl.2025.102561

Elizabeth Hageman, Sarah E. Lynch

Introduction

Pharmacy school enrollment has declined in recent years potentially due to generational changes. Understanding the values and interests of Gen-Z, those born between 1997 and 2012, may help refine recruitment strategies. This study surveyed high school seniors enrolled in a year-long healthcare exploration program in New York to assess their knowledge of healthcare careers, career motivations, and values before and after the program.

Methods

An electronic survey was administered before and after a year long job shadowing program offered during the participants senior year of high school. The survey gathered students' career interests, familiarity with healthcare roles, education goals, and desired job characteristics.

Results

Twenty-five of twenty-seven eligible high school seniors completed both surveys. Most respondents identified as white (76 %), female sex (68 %), and from college-educated families (84 %). While 84 % planned to pursue a professional degree before the program, this dropped to 64 % post-program. Still, 84 % remained aligned with one of their original top three career interests or programs that supported their post-graduate plans. Initially, five students listed pharmacy as a top-three interest, but none reported it as their intended major post-program. Desired workplace skills included working with patients, problem-solving, and teamwork. There were slight increases in preferences for flexibility, direct patient care, and job security post-program-.

Conclusion

Students' interests and values remained stable, suggesting career decisions and core values may be formed before senior year. Despite pharmacy aligning with many preferred job traits, interest in the field was low, indicating a need for improved messaging by pharmacy schools.

近年来，由于代际变化，药学学校的入学人数有所下降。了解z世代（1997年至2012年之间出生的人）的价值观和兴趣，可能有助于完善招聘策略。本研究调查了在纽约参加为期一年的医疗保健探索项目的高三学生，以评估他们在项目前后对医疗保健职业的知识、职业动机和价值观。方法采用电子问卷调查的方式，对参加高中四年级工作见习项目的学生进行调查。该调查收集了学生的职业兴趣、对医疗保健角色的熟悉程度、教育目标和期望的工作特征。结果27名符合条件的高三学生中有25人完成了两项调查。大多数受访者认为自己是白人（76%）、女性（68%）和受过大学教育的家庭（84%）。有84%的人计划在项目开始前攻读专业学位，而在项目结束后，这一比例降至64%。尽管如此，84%的人仍然与他们最初的三大职业兴趣之一或支持他们研究生计划的项目保持一致。最初，有五名学生将药学列为前三名，但没有人表示这是他们计划毕业后的专业。期望的工作技能包括与病人合作、解决问题和团队合作。对灵活性、直接病人护理和项目后工作保障的偏好略有增加。结论学生的兴趣和价值观保持稳定，表明职业决策和核心价值观可能在大四前形成。尽管药学符合许多首选的工作特征，但对该领域的兴趣很低，这表明药学学校需要改进信息传递。

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