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Pharmacy student views on preceptorship during rural placements
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posted on 2023-05-16, 18:36 authored by Taylor, S, Best, D, Marriott, J, Lisa DaltonLisa Dalton, Rosalind BullRosalind Bull, Galbraith, K, Leversha, A, Helen HowarthHelen Howarth, Simpson, M, Rose, MAims: To identify factors that undergraduate pharmacy students valued most highly in a rural clinical placement experience. Methods: Pharmacy students from four universities were invited to participate in a survey and/or focus group. A 42 item questionnaire was used in which students were asked to rate various aspects of their rural placement on a five point Likert scale. During the focus groups students were invited to explore positive and negative aspects of their rural placement and to make suggestions for future placements. Results: About 108 students responded to the questionnaire and 26 participated in the focus groups. Students rated most highly the role of the preceptor in making their rural placement a success. Two themes emerged from the focus groups which highlighted the relationship between preceptorship and learning. Conclusion: Students valued their placements highly when they were in a supportive learning environment, with an organised structure and adequately supported by the universities.
History
Publication title
Pharmacy EducationVolume
6Issue
4Pagination
253-266ISSN
1560-2214Department/School
School of Health SciencesPublisher
Informa HealthcarePlace of publication
UKRepository Status
- Restricted