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ArticleBMC medical education2024

Implementation of an integrated pharmacy education system for pharmacy students: a controlled educational trial.

Mohamad Taklavi Nezhad, Ali Shayanfar, Shadi Yaqoubi, Sanaz Hamedeyazdan, Maryam Kazemi, Alireza Garjani, Nasrin Maleki Dizaji

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Mohamad Taklavi NezhadDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Ali ShayanfarPharmaceutical Analysis Research center, Tabriz University of Medical sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Shadi YaqoubiBiotechnology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Sanaz HamedeyazdanDepartment of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Maryam KazemiDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Alireza GarjaniDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Nasrin Maleki DizajiDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. malekins2014@gmail.com.

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The National Center for Strategic Research in Medical Education (NASR) 972529
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Abstract

backgroundTraditional pharmacy education often relies on fragmented, subject-centered curricula, which may inadequately prepare students for the complexities of advanced healthcare. This study evaluates the effectiveness of an integrated pharmacy education approach in enhancing foundational knowledge and practical skills.

methodsAn integrated course focused on respiratory diseases was developed and implemented for final-year pharmacy students at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. The course utilized case-based learning and incorporated elements from various disciplines such as pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutics. An educational controlled trial was conducted, comparing an intervention group (integrated course) with a control group (traditional course).

resultsSurvey results revealed that over 60% of students reported substantial improvements in their ability to manage respiratory cases. The intervention group demonstrated significantly higher clinical decision-making skills, with an average test score of 31.4 compared to 15.75 in the control group (p < 0.05). Student feedback highlighted the value of integrated education, advocating for its broader inclusion in the curriculum and the addition of more diverse topics and case studies.

conclusionsIntegrated pharmacy education, through a case-based approach, significantly enhances student competency and practical skills, better preparing them for real-world pharmacy practice. The study supports the implementation of integrated courses across pharmacy schools to develop curricula and improve educational outcomes. Future recommendations include continuous curriculum integration and expansion of topics to further enrich pharmacy education.

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CurriculumEducation, PharmacyStudents, PharmacyClinical CompetenceEducational MeasurementFemaleHumansMaleProblem-Based LearningCase-based learningIntegrated educationPharmacy competenciesPharmacy education

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PMID39506666
PMCPMC11542253

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