Description and Evaluation of a Pilot Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Addiction Medicine

Original research
by
Loera, Lindsey J. et al

Release Date

2022

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

To assess the impact of a pilot advanced pharmacy practice experience on Doctor of Pharmacy students’ knowledge and confidence related to substance use disorders, harm reduction, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.

Findings/Key points

A novel APPE in addiction medicine addressed a current gap in pharmacy education, earned positive evaluations from student pharmacists, increased student knowledge and confidence related to SUD, harm reduction, and co-occurring disorders, and supported the development of new interprofessional collaborations.

Design/methods

Questionnaire before & after the six-week practice experience (n=7)

Keywords

About pharmacists