Exploring the problems and coping strategies of pharmacy internship in large general hospitals in China: from the perspective of preceptors.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The role of the Hospital Pharmacy Preceptor (HPP) is pivotal in upholding the excellence of experiential training and fostering the professional growth of pharmacy interns. However, there is a lack of studies that provide an overview of pharmacy internships from the perspective of HPP. This study explores the experience and expectations of HPPs regarding existing problems and possible coping strategies in intern teaching.

Methods

This is a qualitative study that was conducted through individual interviews and focus group discussions. HPPs were invited as participants from large-scale tertiary hospitals in representative provinces of mainland China. Interview and focus group discussion data were analyzed using thematic analysis to see emerging themes from the data.

SUBMITTER: Lu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10795210 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature