Learning on the run - a qualitative, longitudinal study of pharmacy educators' experiences implementing a hospital pharmacy residency program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A hospital pharmacy foundation residency training program has been introduced in Australia, modelled on residency programs established in other countries. The program aims to support the professional development of early-career hospital pharmacists, in both clinical and non-clinical roles. Pharmacy educators are usually tasked with the implementation and maintenance of this program. This qualitative, longitudinal study aimed to investigate hospital pharmacy educators' expectations, perceptions and experiences with implementing and developing their residency program.

Methods

Qualitative data were collected at two timepoints, approximately 24 months apart, using either focus groups or interviews with pharmacy educators who were directly involved in the implementatio

SUBMITTER: Wang CY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9166596 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature