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Miracle DK, Thomas J, Keenan NF, Kuhn RJ, Schadler AD, Taylor S. A Survey of Pandemic Impacts on Pharmacy Residency Applications, Interviews, and Selection Factors. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION 2023; 87:ajpe8954. [PMID: 35351797 PMCID: PMC10159506 DOI: 10.5688/ajpe8954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Objective. To assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pharmacy residency application/interview processes, match rate, and factors influencing match rankings at a single college of pharmacyMethods. In spring of 2020 and 2021, an anonymous survey of fourth-year pharmacy school (P4) residency applicants at one college of pharmacy was administered. Survey responses were compared to explore trends in showcase participation, number/type/geographic dispersion of applications submitted, interview invitations, grade point average (GPA), research experience, and match rate. A thematic analysis evaluated common factors influencing match rankings.Results. Responses were collected from 75 of 99 (75.8% response rate) residency-seeking students in 2020 and 79 of 94 (84.0% response rate) in 2021. Students in 2021 reported applying to a higher median number of programs, with no significant differences in mean reported number of interview invitations or match rate. The virtual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Showcase led to a median reported savings of $1000 with no significant impact on perceived value. Virtual interviews led to a median reported savings of $430. Thematic analysis revealed feel/culture, location, and learning experience options as the most prevalent deciding factors for match rankings in both years.Conclusion. The pandemic led to an increase in the number of residency applications per student and yielded a net cost savings. There were no differences in number of interviews offered, match rate, or in deciding factors influencing match rankings. As the pandemic evolves, schools should maintain a flexible and dynamic approach to support students.
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- Dustin K Miracle
- University of Kentucky, College of Pharmacy, Lexington, Kentucky
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- University of Kentucky, College of Pharmacy, Lexington, Kentucky
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- University of Kentucky, College of Pharmacy, Lexington, Kentucky
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- University of Kentucky, College of Pharmacy, Lexington, Kentucky
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- University of Kentucky, College of Pharmacy, Lexington, Kentucky
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Halimi SN, Rowett D, Whitfield K, Luetsch K. How early career pharmacists understand resilience - A qualitative study of experiences, challenges and strategies. Res Social Adm Pharm 2023; 19:486-494. [PMID: 36344335 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2022.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Resilience assists healthcare professionals in negotiating challenges, remaining positive when experiencing adversity, and in constructively dealing with difficult work situations and environments. There is increasing research about how early career healthcare professionals, understand and maintain resilience but little is known about support early career pharmacists may need and value. AIMS To explore early career pharmacists' understanding of resilience, their strategies to enhance and maintain resilience as healthcare professionals and to identify resilience-fostering programmes they perceive could be implemented to support them. METHODS Three focus groups and 12 semi-structured interviews with a total of 15 hospital pharmacists and 10 community pharmacists (both less than 3 years post-registration) were conducted. An inductive thematic analysis of transcripts was performed to identify main themes and subthemes. RESULTS Pharmacists understood resilience as the capability to adapt to and learn from challenges and setbacks, which they can build through experience and exposure. Resilience in the workplace was challenged by their working environment and workload, which could lead to ego depletion, the transition from intern to registered pharmacist and working during the COVID-19 pandemic, which both added pressure and uncertainty to their role. Professional resilience was supported on individual, social and organisational levels and through self-care strategies. Pharmacists perceived mentorship and sharing experiences, experiential placements and constructive but challenging role play as potentially beneficial in building resilience during undergraduate studies and internship. DISCUSSION Pharmacists defined resilience constructively and identified challenges testing but also strategies supporting their resilience in the workplace. Workplaces can support pharmacists by monitoring workload and workplace relationships, creating opportunities for peer and mentor support and by allowing pharmacists to implement their personal, individualised resilience maintaining strategies. Early career pharmacists' experiences and insights would be valuable when considering the design and implementation of resilience-fostering programmes.
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- Syafiqah Nadiah Halimi
- Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, 25710, Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia; School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, 20 Cornwall Street, Woolloongabba, Queensland, 4102, Australia.
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia.
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, 20 Cornwall Street, Woolloongabba, Queensland, 4102, Australia.
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, 20 Cornwall Street, Woolloongabba, Queensland, 4102, Australia.
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Wolcott MD, Sasser CW, Morbitzer KA, Eckel SF. Exploring shifts in resident recruitment during
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‐19: Initial perceptions from residents, preceptors, and residency program directors. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/jac5.1583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Michael D. Wolcott
- University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill North Carolina USA
- University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill North Carolina USA
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- University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill North Carolina USA
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- University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill North Carolina USA
- University of North Carolina Medical Center Chapel Hill North Carolina USA
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- University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill North Carolina USA
- University of North Carolina Medical Center Chapel Hill North Carolina USA
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Hanson HA, Ohler KH, Jarrett JB. Addressing pharmacy training expectations and the preceptor perspective: Essential components to COVID-19 training adjustments. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2021; 79:323-324. [PMID: 34634102 PMCID: PMC8524495 DOI: 10.1093/ajhp/zxab386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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In an effort to expedite the publication of articles , AJHP is these manuscripts online as soon as possible after acceptance. Accepted manuscripts have been peer-reviewed and copyedited, but are posted online before technical formatting and author proofing. These manuscripts are not the final version of record and will be replaced with the final article (formatted per AJHP style and proofed by the authors) at a later time.
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- Hali A Hanson
- University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy, Chicago, IL, USA
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- University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy, Chicago, IL, USA
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- University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy, Chicago, IL, USA
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Moore WJ, Webb AJ, Wang SK. A focus on the perceived value of preceptor support by pharmacy residents and fellows during the COVID-19 pandemic. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2021; 79:324-326. [PMID: 34634103 PMCID: PMC8524540 DOI: 10.1093/ajhp/zxab387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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In an effort to expedite the publication of articles , AJHP is posting manuscripts online as soon as possible after acceptance. Accepted manuscripts have been peer-reviewed and copyedited, but are posted online before technical formatting and author proofing. These manuscripts are not the final version of record and will be replaced with the final article (formatted per AJHP style and proofed by the authors) at a later time.
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- W Justin Moore
- Department of Pharmacy, Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.,Department of Pharmacy Practice, Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, Chicago, IL
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AlRasheed MM, AlShahrani AH, AlMuhaini SA, AlKofide HA, Alhawassi TM, Aldemerdash A, Alhaj OA, Bragazzi NL, Jahrami HA. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards COVID-19 Among Pharmacists: A Cross-Sectional Study. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2021; 14:3079-3090. [PMID: 34326673 PMCID: PMC8315811 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s317779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Purpose The COVID-19 outbreak has caused governments to put pandemic-related guidelines requiring compliance and understanding by healthcare professionals to mitigate its spread uncontrollably. We studied pharmacists’ knowledge, attitude, and practice towards the COVD-19 outbreak compared with other healthcare workers during the pandemic in Saudi Arabia. Methods We surveyed pharmacists’ socio-demographics (n=50) compared with other healthcare professionals (n=378) during lockdown starting in June 2020. We measured respondents’ level of knowledge (n=10 questions, maximum score of 10), attitude (n=17 questions, maximum score of 80), and their practices (n=16 questions, maximum score of 80) towards COVID-19 infection. Results Median knowledge score was 8 (25th–75th percentiles: 7–9), attitude score 76 (70–80) and practice score 74 (68–78). Good knowledge predictors were >20 years working experience [OR: 2.05 (95% CI: 1.03–4.06); P=0.04] and >50% working in clinical practice [OR: 1.72 (95% CI: 1.12–2.66); P=0.01], in inverse relationship with paramedical professions [OR: 0.45 (95% CI: 0.45 (0.28–0.72)); P=0.001] and working in a university hospital [OR: 0.51 (95% CI: 0.33. 0.81); P=0.004]. Availability of pharmaceutical information and treatment options was associated with good attitude [OR: 2.19 (95% CI: 1.04–4.59); P=0.039] and acquaintance as primary information sources negatively associated with good attitude [OR: 0.34 (95% CI: 0.15–0.8); P=0.013]. Good practice predictors were female gender [OR: 3.84 (95% CI: 2.37–6.24); P<0.001], military hospital employment [OR: 2.32 (95% CI: 1.25–4.31); P=0.008], USA [OR: 3.41 (95% CI: 1.03–11.22); P=0.044] or UK [OR: 8.86 (95% CI: 1.91–41.07); P=0.005] qualifications, and information on supportive measures [OR: 2.2 (95% CI: 1.36–3.56); P=0.001]. Conclusion Health workers displayed good knowledge about COVID-19, while profession and working experience predicted adequate knowledge, positive attitude, or practice towards disease management.
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- Maha M AlRasheed
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Medication Safety Research Chair, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences,University of Petra, Amman, Jordan
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- Laboratory for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Departments and Statistics, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Ministry of Health, Manama, Bahrain.,College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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