scholarly journals Pharmacy Students’ Perspectives on Interprofessional Learning in a Simulated Patient Care Ward Environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 83 (6) ◽  
pp. 6848 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise E. Curley ◽  
Maree Jensen ◽  
Carolyn McNabb ◽  
Sanya Ram ◽  
Jane Torrie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Simulated Patient ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Interprofessional Learning ◽  
Care Ward

74 Improving Handover Between Doctors and Nurses on An Elderly Care Ward

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. i12-i42
Author(s):  
K Suseeharan ◽  
T Vedutla
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Task Completion ◽  
Risk Area ◽  
High Risk Area ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Care Ward ◽  
Doctors And Nurses

Abstract Background The Royal College of Physician guidelines (2011) identified handover as a “high risk step” in patient care, especially in recent times within the NHS where shift patterns lead to more disjointed care with a high reliance on effective handover by all staff members. Introduction At Cannock Chase hospital, Fairoak ward is an elderly care rehabilitation ward where there is a large multi-disciplinary team. While working on the ward as doctors we noticed that handover between the MDT was poor. Anecdotal evidence from both doctors and nurses felt that this was a high risk area in need of improvement. Aim to improve handover between doctors and nurses on this elderly care ward. Method To measure the quality of current handover practice we did a questionnaire. A total of 12 questionnaires were completed which showed that 92% of staff felt that handover on the ward was very poor and 50% preferred both written and verbal handover. We measured the number of tasks verbally handed over between doctors and nurses over 3 days. On average 65% of the tasks were completed. We then made the below interventions and re-audited to see if there was any improvement. Interventions over 3 week period: Results Questionnaire: Measuring task completion after interventions; Conclusion This project has made a positive change qualitatively and quantitatively to the ward handover practice. Staff satisfaction regarding handover has improved and the number of “handed over” tasks completed daily has significantly improved. The written handover sheet had poor utilisation by staff but in 4 months we are going to re-audit and trial the handover sheet again to further improve service delivery. We hope this improvement will have a positive impact on patient care on this elderly care ward.

Evaluation of pharmacy students' rural placement program: preparation for interprofessional practice

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 85 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Khalil ◽  
A. Leversha ◽  
J. Walker
Keyword(s):  
Rural Health ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Social Awareness ◽  
Interprofessional Learning ◽  
Holistic Management ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
Few Data

Objective To date, there are few data on pharmacy-specific placement programs and their impact on students’ work after graduation. The present study evaluated an innovative rural pharmacy placement program targeted at influencing students to work and live in rural areas after graduation. A secondary aim of the study was to explore the students’ intentions to come back and practice in rural areas as a result of their involvement in the rural pharmacy program. Methods A questionnaire was distributed, by hand, to a total of 58 third and fourth (final) year pharmacy students undertaking their rural placement in the Gippsland region, in rural Victoria in 2011 and 2012. Results Fifty-seven responses were returned (response rate = 98%). Students stated that understanding pharmacy practice from a rural perspective, visits to rural health professionals and sites and the attitude of their preceptors were essential to their satisfaction with their rural placements. A significant number of students (72%) intend to seek employment in rural areas if opportunities arise as a result of their increased rural awareness. The key components for a successful rural placement program were described by the surveyed students as social awareness, recognising job opportunities and interprofessional learning. Conclusion The evaluation of the rural placement program revealed that students valued their visits to rural sites and their interaction with other rural health professionals the most. What is known about the topic? Rural undergraduate student programs have been initiated as a result of several Australian government strategies to address shortages in rural health workforce. Subsequently, various rural placement programs have been integral parts of several disciplines, including medicine, dentistry, nursing, occupational therapy and pharmacy among others. To date, there are few data on pharmacy-specific placement programs and their impact on students’ work after graduation What does this paper add? The rural pharmacy program is important in influencing students’ perceptions and interest in a career in rural areas. The key components for a successful rural placement program were described by the surveyed students as social awareness, recognising job opportunities and interprofessional learning. What are the implications for practitioners? Interprofessional learning and collaboration are inevitable due to the shortage of health professionals and the move towards holistic management of patients in healthcare settings. The development of an interprofessional rural education that combines rural medical and pharmacy students together highlights the importance of an interprofessional approach to preparing students to work in rural areas.

Impact of Physician Attire on Perception of Patient Care is Different for Patients and Family Members on an Inpatient Palliative Care Ward

2020 ◽  
Vol 231 (4) ◽  
pp. e23
Author(s):  
Atsushi Shimizu ◽  
Mitsue Takeuchi ◽  
Fumio Kurosaki ◽  
Kaichiro Tamba ◽  
Naohiro Sata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Care Ward

Building Partnerships to Provide Financial Opportunities for Minority Pharmacy Students

The Advisor ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Libby J. Ross ◽  
Rosie Walker
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Minority Students ◽  
American Association ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Diverse Population ◽  
Minority Community ◽  
Cost Of Education ◽  
Care Outcomes ◽  
The Cost

Abstract: The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) partnered with CVS Health to develop a Minority Scholarship for Pharmacy Students. The collaboration reflected an alignment of goals by the two organizations to promote diversity and support minority students and pharmacists who will care for an increasingly diverse population of patients. The scholarship was created with the recognition that minority students often face additional challenges associated with the cost of education and that diversity in the classroom can have a positive impact on educational and patient-care outcomes. The high number of applications received for a limited number of scholarships per year suggests that there is significant need in the minority community and more needs to be done.

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