Journal article
Factors influencing the transition of pharmacy students from pre-clinical to clinical years at university
Pharmacy education : an international journal for pharmaceutical education, Vol.20(1), pp.336-345
2020
Abstract
Introduction: The transition to clinical studies can be a source of stress, though little is known about how pharmacy students manage this transition. This mixed-methods study investigated factors influencing student transition from pre-clinical to clinical years of an Australian pharmacy degree.
Methods: Students rated and discussed their confidence in performing pharmacy-related skills, factors influencing their ability to carry out these skills and key enabling factors and barriers that influenced their transition.
Results: Differences in teaching and assessment style and placement workload affected the transition experience. Self-confidence in the clinical learning environment was enhanced by patient contact, previous pharmacy work experience, case-based learning and supportive placement supervisors. A perceived lack of relevance of pre-clinical learning and heavy workload during placement were major barriers to a smooth transition.
Conclusions: Support systems are essential to foster transition into the clinical learning environment with confidence and effective application of theoretical knowledge to real-world practice.
Details
- Title
- Factors influencing the transition of pharmacy students from pre-clinical to clinical years at university
- Authors/Creators
- Aaron Drovandi - James Cook UniversityMary Adu - James Cook UniversityFaith Alele - James Cook UniversityKarina JonesGillian Knott - James Cook UniversityBunmi S. Malau-Aduli - James Cook University
- Publication Details
- Pharmacy education : an international journal for pharmaceutical education, Vol.20(1), pp.336-345
- Publisher
- International Pharmaceutical Federation
- Number of pages
- 10
- Identifiers
- 991005757831807891
- Copyright
- © 2020 FIP
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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