Scaffolded Medication Therapy Management in a Pharmacy Skills Laboratory: A Structured Approach to Skill Development.

ABSTRACT: Pharmacists are increasingly expected to deliver medication therapy management (MTM) services, yet many pharmacy students report insufficient confidence and preparedness in executing these complex tasks. This study evaluated a scaffolded MTM instructional series integrated into a second-year pharmacy skills laboratory, aiming to enhance student competence through progressive, structured learning. A mixed-methods design assessed changes in self-reported confidence, performance-based outcomes, and reflective insights among 154 students across three educational tracks. The 14-week intervention included sequential activities such as medication history interviews, drug-related problem (DRP) identification, care plan development, and comprehensive MTM simulations. Pre- and post-intervention surv

SUBMITTER: Begley KJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12452581 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature