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Pileggi DJ, Fugit A, Romanelli F, Winstead PS, Lawson A, Deep KS, Cook AM. Pharmacy residents' preparedness for the emotional challenges of patient care. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2016; 72:1475-80. [PMID: 26294241 DOI: 10.2146/ajhp140223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Results of a survey to determine levels of pharmacy resident exposure to and preparedness for emotionally unsettling clinical scenarios are presented. METHODS A pretested electronic survey was distributed to 1501 U.S. pharmacy residency program directors (RPDs), who were asked to complete the survey and forward it to residents in their programs. Both respondent groups provided perspectives on pharmacy residents' frequency of exposure to and preparedness for nine scenarios that could potentially be emotionally unsettling to pharmacy residents (e.g., a patient's death, participation in a response to a cardiorespiratory arrest). RPDs and residents were queried regarding training methods used by their programs to prepare trainees to cope with emotionally unsettling events. RESULTS A total of 940 responses were received. Overall, resident-reported ex posure to the nine scenarios listed in the survey was infrequent. Majorities of both RPDs and residents (85.2% and 67.1%, respectively) indicated that residents could be better prepared for the emotional challenges of patient care. The most common method of training was a one-on-one discussion between a preceptor and a resident on an as-needed basis. No training was reported by 30% and 40% of RPDs and residents, respectively. CONCLUSION The majority of RPD and resident respondents indicated that residents could be better prepared for the emotional challenges of patient care. The most commonly reported method of training for coping with emotional challenges was a one-on-one discussion between a preceptor and a resident on an as-needed basis.
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- Dominic J Pileggi
- Dominic J. Pileggi, Pharm.D., is Postgraduate Year 2 Pharmacy Resident-Critical Care; and Ann Fugit, Pharm.D., BCPS, is Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist-Transplant Services, Department of Pharmacy, UK HealthCare, Lexington, KY. Frank Romanelli, Pharm.D., M.P.H., BCPS, AAHIVP, is Associate Dean for Educational Advancement, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Lexington. P. Shane Winstead, Pharm.D., is Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services; Amber Lawson, Pharm.D., BCOP, is Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator-Oncology; Kristy S. Deep, M.D., M.A., FACP, is Director, Palliative Care Program; and Aaron M. Cook Pharm.D., BCPS, is Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator-Neurosurgery/Pulmonology, Department of Pharmacy, UK HealthCare
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- Dominic J. Pileggi, Pharm.D., is Postgraduate Year 2 Pharmacy Resident-Critical Care; and Ann Fugit, Pharm.D., BCPS, is Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist-Transplant Services, Department of Pharmacy, UK HealthCare, Lexington, KY. Frank Romanelli, Pharm.D., M.P.H., BCPS, AAHIVP, is Associate Dean for Educational Advancement, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Lexington. P. Shane Winstead, Pharm.D., is Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services; Amber Lawson, Pharm.D., BCOP, is Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator-Oncology; Kristy S. Deep, M.D., M.A., FACP, is Director, Palliative Care Program; and Aaron M. Cook Pharm.D., BCPS, is Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator-Neurosurgery/Pulmonology, Department of Pharmacy, UK HealthCare
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- Dominic J. Pileggi, Pharm.D., is Postgraduate Year 2 Pharmacy Resident-Critical Care; and Ann Fugit, Pharm.D., BCPS, is Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist-Transplant Services, Department of Pharmacy, UK HealthCare, Lexington, KY. Frank Romanelli, Pharm.D., M.P.H., BCPS, AAHIVP, is Associate Dean for Educational Advancement, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Lexington. P. Shane Winstead, Pharm.D., is Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services; Amber Lawson, Pharm.D., BCOP, is Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator-Oncology; Kristy S. Deep, M.D., M.A., FACP, is Director, Palliative Care Program; and Aaron M. Cook Pharm.D., BCPS, is Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator-Neurosurgery/Pulmonology, Department of Pharmacy, UK HealthCare
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- Dominic J. Pileggi, Pharm.D., is Postgraduate Year 2 Pharmacy Resident-Critical Care; and Ann Fugit, Pharm.D., BCPS, is Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist-Transplant Services, Department of Pharmacy, UK HealthCare, Lexington, KY. Frank Romanelli, Pharm.D., M.P.H., BCPS, AAHIVP, is Associate Dean for Educational Advancement, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Lexington. P. Shane Winstead, Pharm.D., is Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services; Amber Lawson, Pharm.D., BCOP, is Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator-Oncology; Kristy S. Deep, M.D., M.A., FACP, is Director, Palliative Care Program; and Aaron M. Cook Pharm.D., BCPS, is Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator-Neurosurgery/Pulmonology, Department of Pharmacy, UK HealthCare
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- Dominic J. Pileggi, Pharm.D., is Postgraduate Year 2 Pharmacy Resident-Critical Care; and Ann Fugit, Pharm.D., BCPS, is Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist-Transplant Services, Department of Pharmacy, UK HealthCare, Lexington, KY. Frank Romanelli, Pharm.D., M.P.H., BCPS, AAHIVP, is Associate Dean for Educational Advancement, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Lexington. P. Shane Winstead, Pharm.D., is Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services; Amber Lawson, Pharm.D., BCOP, is Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator-Oncology; Kristy S. Deep, M.D., M.A., FACP, is Director, Palliative Care Program; and Aaron M. Cook Pharm.D., BCPS, is Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator-Neurosurgery/Pulmonology, Department of Pharmacy, UK HealthCare
| | - Kristy S Deep
- Dominic J. Pileggi, Pharm.D., is Postgraduate Year 2 Pharmacy Resident-Critical Care; and Ann Fugit, Pharm.D., BCPS, is Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist-Transplant Services, Department of Pharmacy, UK HealthCare, Lexington, KY. Frank Romanelli, Pharm.D., M.P.H., BCPS, AAHIVP, is Associate Dean for Educational Advancement, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Lexington. P. Shane Winstead, Pharm.D., is Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services; Amber Lawson, Pharm.D., BCOP, is Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator-Oncology; Kristy S. Deep, M.D., M.A., FACP, is Director, Palliative Care Program; and Aaron M. Cook Pharm.D., BCPS, is Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator-Neurosurgery/Pulmonology, Department of Pharmacy, UK HealthCare
| | - Aaron M Cook
- Dominic J. Pileggi, Pharm.D., is Postgraduate Year 2 Pharmacy Resident-Critical Care; and Ann Fugit, Pharm.D., BCPS, is Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist-Transplant Services, Department of Pharmacy, UK HealthCare, Lexington, KY. Frank Romanelli, Pharm.D., M.P.H., BCPS, AAHIVP, is Associate Dean for Educational Advancement, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Lexington. P. Shane Winstead, Pharm.D., is Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services; Amber Lawson, Pharm.D., BCOP, is Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator-Oncology; Kristy S. Deep, M.D., M.A., FACP, is Director, Palliative Care Program; and Aaron M. Cook Pharm.D., BCPS, is Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator-Neurosurgery/Pulmonology, Department of Pharmacy, UK HealthCare.
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PURPOSE The results of a national survey to evaluate on-call practices and responsibilities of pharmacy residents nationwide, as well as opinions related to duty-hour changes, are reported. METHODS A 39-question survey was distributed to 1292 residency program directors (RPDs) listed in the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) online residency directory, which includes programs in all stages of the accreditation process. The survey opened on November 7, 2011, and closed on November 28, 2011. The survey collected demographic information and answers to questions about the residency's on-call component (if applicable) and barriers to the creation of an on-call component. Respondents were also asked to indicate their support of or opposition to the adoption of the 2011 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) duty-hour rules and identify the areas of greatest concern. RESULTS Of the 1292 RPDs listed in the ASHP online residency directory to whom the survey was sent, 521 surveys were completed, yielding a response rate of 40%. Of these, 471 identified their residency program as including or excluding an on-call component. Of the 138 programs with on-call services, 102 programs (74%) indicated the inclusion of an overnight experience. Programs that did not utilize an on-call component indicated barriers such as a perceived lack of demand (39%) and duty-hour limitations (21%). Common on-call activities included drug information consults and therapeutic drug monitoring. There was not a clear consensus from RPDs regarding the adoption of the 2011 ACGME duty-hour standards. CONCLUSION Among usable responses to a survey of pharmacy residency programs, 29% indicated that their program included an on-call component. On-call programs varied greatly in activities, location, hours, and requirements.
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- Martina Holder
- Martina Holder, Pharm.D., BCPS, is Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, University of Florida Health Shands, Gainesville, FL; at the time of this study she was Postgraduate Year 1 Pharmacy Practice Resident, UK HealthCare, Lexington, KY. Kelly M. Smith, Pharm.D., BCPS, FASHP, FCCP, is Associate Dean, Academic and Student Affairs, and Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice and Science; Ann Fugit, Pharm.D., BCPS, is Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Ambulatory Care and Adjunct Assistant Professor; Tracy Macaulay, Pharm.D., BCPS (AQ-Cardiology), is Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Cardiology, and Adjunct Assistant Professor; and Aaron M. Cook, Pharm.D., BCPS, is Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Neurosurgery/Critical Care, and Assistant Adjunct Professor, Pharmacy, UK HealthCare
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