Student and educator perspectives on virtual institutional introductory pharmacy practice experience (IPPE).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has required governments around the world to suspend face-to-face learning for school and university students. Colleges of pharmacy are faced with the challenge of training students in hospitals that are under considerable pressure at this time. The government of Saudi Arabia has moved all classes and training online to limit the spread of the virus. This study describes the experience of the Introductory and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE and APPE) students and preceptors engaged in the virtual IPPE training.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted to describe and appraise the implemented virtual IPPE training from the experiences of IPPE and APPE students, and their preceptor. The IPPE students described their experiences

SUBMITTER: Almohammed OA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8093586 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature