Implementation of an integrated pharmacy education system for pharmacy students: a controlled educational trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traditional pharmacy education often relies on fragmented, subject-centered curricula, which may inadequately prepare students for the complexities of advanced healthcare. This study evaluates the effectiveness of an integrated pharmacy education approach in enhancing foundational knowledge and practical skills.

Methods

An integrated course focused on respiratory diseases was developed and implemented for final-year pharmacy students at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. The course utilized case-based learning and incorporated elements from various disciplines such as pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutics. An educational controlled trial was conducted, comparing an intervention group (integrated course) with a control group (traditional course).

SUBMITTER: Nezhad MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11542253 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature