A New Model for Teaching Pharmaceutical Care Services Management

Authors

  • Jos J. van der Werf Groningen University Institute for Drug Studies (GUIDE), Departments of Social Pharmacy, Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacotherapy, Antonius Deusinglaan 2, 9713 AW Groningen, The Netherlands
  • Jacku Dekends-Konter Groningen University Institute for Drug Studies (GUIDE), Departments of Social Pharmacy, Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacotherapy, Antonius Deusinglaan 2, 9713 AW Groningen, The Netherlands
  • Jacobus R.B.J. Brouwers

Keywords:

Pharmacy education, Problem based teaching, Pharmaceutical care management, Games, Simulation

Abstract

This paper describes a model for teaching and training students in managing pharmaceutical care processes. The model was developed at the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Groningen. The objective was to create a teaching provision which enables integration of different parts of the education program under con- ditions controlled by the participants. Since 2000, the model, which is essentially a pharmacy practice game, has been used in the MPharm program. Although the game is still under construction, assessments reveal that in terms of objectives, methods and workload, the game seems to be successful. As may be expected in problem- based teaching, one troublesome issue with the game, both for students and staff, relates to education philosophy: students and staff find it difficult to accommodate to new roles and teachings styles.

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Published

31-08-2004

How to Cite

van der Werf, J. J., Dekends-Konter, J., & Brouwers, J. R. (2004). A New Model for Teaching Pharmaceutical Care Services Management. Pharmacy Education, 4(4). Retrieved from https://pharmacyeducation.fip.org/pharmacyeducation/article/view/74

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 4 (2004)

Section

Research Article

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