Navigating the influence of professional abstinence on pharmacy students: Observations and solutions from their perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

As the scope of practice continues to evolve for pharmacists, professional abstinence is being observed by students in workplaces and practicums. Professional abstinence is defined as "consciously choosing not to provide the full scope of patient care activities". Exposure of students to professional abstinence may cause cognitive dissonance, as they are challenged by practices that do not match what they are taught in school. This study explores pharmacy student perspectives on professional abstinence in community practice settings and their thoughts on how it could be addressed.

Methods

Pharmacy students enrolled at an accredited Canadian pharmacy school with previous experience at a community practice site were invited to participate via email and social media. Da

SUBMITTER: Hall JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11760073 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature