Clinical Pharmacy Practice: Implications for Pharmacy Education in Belgium

Authors

  • Anne Spinewine Université Catholique de Louvain, Bruxelles
  • Soraya Dhillon University od London

Keywords:

Belgium, Clinical pharmacy, Pharmacy curriculum, Questionnaire

Abstract

Belgian hospital pharmacy practice is in a process of transition, with the clinical role of the pharmacist being progressively developed. Knowledge and skills specific to clinical pharmacy (CP) will be required in the future. The objectives of the study were to identify the scope of CP practice and the education and training needs in Belgian hospitals. A questionnaire design was used. Academic members and hospital pharmacists from four Belgian universities took part in the survey (11 = 16, 76% response rate). The main outcome measures were: definition of CP; scope of current practice and plans for the future; driving forces and barriers; education and training needs; perceived level of knowledge and skills in CI’. Results show that changes in curriculum are required to better prepare Belgian hospital pharmacists to their clinical role. Educational strategies developing the pharmacists’ patient-focused approach in CP practice are needed.

Author Biographies

Anne Spinewine, Université Catholique de Louvain, Bruxelles

Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology

Soraya Dhillon, University od London

Centre for |Practice and Policy, The School of Pharmacy

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Published

13-08-2002

How to Cite

Spinewine, A., & Dhillon, S. (2002). Clinical Pharmacy Practice: Implications for Pharmacy Education in Belgium. Pharmacy Education, 2(2). Retrieved from https://pharmacyeducation.fip.org/pharmacyeducation/article/view/714

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2002)

Section

Research Article

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