Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy (한국임상약학회지)

Korean College Of Clinical Pharmacy (한국임상약학회)
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A Study on the Current Status of Direct Patient Care Learning Activities in Hospitals according to the Relevant Standards of the Korean Pharmaceutical Education AcCreditation Evaluation Regulations: A Survey-based Study

한국약학교육인증평가 관련 기준에 따른 상급 및 종합병원의 환자대면 학습활동 현황 연구

  • Hye Yeon Sin (College of Pharmacy, Duksung Women's University)
  • 신혜연 (덕성여자대학교 약학대학)
  • Received : 2024.09.03
  • Accepted : 2024.11.22
  • Published : 2024.12.31
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Abstract

Background: Learning activities (LAs) regarding direct patient care in the ward are an important part of the pharmacy school education to enhance professional competency. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacy students' satisfaction with the quality of hospital pharmacy practice experience has decreased, and there is limited study on the status of LAs regarding the direct patients care in hospitals. Therefore, this study aims to determine the current status of direct patients care LAs and their barriers to ensure level and consistency of education. Method: A survey study was conducted among pharmacists in charge of student education about the status of direct patients care LAs in their hospitals by using survey questionnaires in 2024. This survey questions consisted of dichotomous questions, expressed as percentages. Results: Among 26 hospitals, 88.5% (n=23) responded. 71.4% (5 cases) of tertiary hospitals with more than 1,000 beds conducted direct inpatient care LAs. 33.3% (3 cases) of general hospitals with 700-300 beds conducted direct patient care LAs. The lowest direct patient cares LAs (16.7% versus 9.1%) was antimicrobial stewardship intervention in two types of hospitals. Overall, the level of direct patient cares LAs in the ward was not consistent between two types of hospitals. The major barrier to the implementation of direct inpatient cares LAs in both types of hospitals was the lack of pharmacists. Conclusion: This result sheds light on the importance of developing new strategies for training programs in the ward and ensuring level and consistency in learning approach.

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본 연구는 덕성여자대학교 2024년도 교내 연구비 지원에 의해 수행되었으며(과제 번호: 3000010068), 이에 감사드립니다. 그리고 본 설문 연구에 참여하신 의료기관 교육 약사님께 감사드립니다.

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