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ArticleInnovations in pharmacy2019

The Effect of a Student Pharmacist Directed Health-Education Program for Elementary-School Children.

Kelly L Matson, Katherine K Orr, Caitlin Marino, Lisa B Cohen

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Article in Innovations in pharmacy, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Kelly L MatsonDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, The University of Rhode Island.
Katherine K OrrDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, The University of Rhode Island.
Caitlin MarinoDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Rochester Medical Center.
Lisa B CohenDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, The University of Rhode Island.
Rhode Island College · USUniversity of Rhode Island · USUniversity of Rochester Medical Center · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe primary objective of this study was to measure the effect of an annual student pharmacist led elementary-school health education program by assessing children's comprehension of educational sessions. Secondary objectives were to evaluate student pharmacists' knowledge of health-related topics and practice skills.

methodsStudent pharmacists led interactive learning sessions for elementary school students on nutrition, physical activity, summer safety, hygiene, medication safety, and tobacco prevention. Pre- and post-intervention surveys were administered to measure change in knowledge of health promotion and healthy lifestyles. Student pharmacists also completed pre- and post-health education intervention surveys to measure change in self-perception of knowledge, confidence, and practice application of health-related topics and practice skills.

resultsThree-hundred and four elementary school children participated in the study with significant knowledge improvements observed in medication safety and tobacco prevention. Twenty-five student pharmacists completed surveys, resulting in a collective self-improvement in each area measured.

conclusionInteractive educational sessions led by student pharmacists have a positive impact on elementary school children's knowledge. Student pharmacists also demonstrated professional growth through increased knowledge, confidence, and communication skills in interacting with pediatric populations. PRACTICE IMPLICATION: A co-curricular educational activity allowed student pharmacists to promote health and wellness to elementary students, a Healthy People 2020 goal, while also providing an opportunity to develop professional skills for future practice with pediatric patients.

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community engagementhealth educationpediatrics

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PMID34007596
PMCPMC8051904
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