Conflict between Pharmacy Preceptors and Pharmacy Learners in Experiential Education.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The relationship between a preceptor and a learner is complex and can be prone to conflict. The issue of conflict in experiential education has been studied in medicine, nursing, social work, and education; however, conflict between pharmacy preceptors and learners has not been described.

Objective

To describe types of conflict between pharmacy preceptors and learners, the outcomes of such conflict, the impacts on the preceptor-learner relationship, and conflict-resolution strategies.

Methods

An anonymous electronic survey of pharmacist preceptors and pharmacy residents in British Columbia was conducted. The survey included various types of questions to enrich the quality of responses (e.g., Likert scale, ranking, and requests for comments). Descriptive sta

SUBMITTER: Kendrick J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7801327 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature