Pharmacy Students’ Perceptions of Cultural Competence Encounters During Practice Experiences

Objective. To determine pharmacy students’ perceptions regarding cultural competence training, cross-cultural experiences during advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs), and perceived comfort levels with various cultural encounters. Methods. Fourth-year pharmacy (P4) students were asked to co...

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Published in:American journal of pharmaceutical education 2014-03, Vol.78 (2), p.31-31, Article 31
Main Authors: Cooper, Loren-Ashley, Vellurattil, Rosalyn Padiyara, Quiñones-Boex, Ana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE)
assessment
Clinical Competence
Cultural competence
cultural competence training
Cultural Competency
Demographic aspects
Education, Pharmacy
Educational Measurement
Female
Humans
Male
Perception
Pharmacy
Students, Pharmacy
Study and teaching
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Summary:Objective. To determine pharmacy students’ perceptions regarding cultural competence training, cross-cultural experiences during advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs), and perceived comfort levels with various cultural encounters. Methods. Fourth-year pharmacy (P4) students were asked to complete a questionnaire at the end of their fourth APPE. Results. Fifty-two of 124 respondents (31.9%) reported having 1 or more cultural competence events during their APPEs, the most common of which was caring for a patient with limited English proficiency. Conclusion. Students reported high levels of comfort with specific types of cultural encounters (disabilities, sexuality, financial barriers, mental health), but reported to be less comfortable in other situations.
ISSN:0002-9459
1553-6467
DOI:10.5688/ajpe78231