Development and evaluation of a certificate program in self-care for pharmacy practice
Abstract
Certificate programs should be designed to meet specific practice needs. The purposes of this project were to develop a model for certificate programs in pharmacy, apply it to the development of the Certificate Program in Self Care, and implement the Program with a pilot group of pharmacists. The model is based on three aspects: the acquisition of knowledge, the development of skills and the application of knowledge and skills to practice. The eight therapeutic modules of the Program cover self-limiting conditions and specific chronic conditions in which patient self-care is important to management. Each module includes home-study materials consisting of videotaped interviews and/or printed materials, followed by a workshop. Instructional methods utilized during the workshops include group discussions, case studies, role playing, and hands-on use of devices. A pilot group of twenty-five Indiana pharmacists from community and hospital environments began the 14-month program in September 1986. Pre/posttest evaluations for five modules to date have indicated significant learning occurred in home study. Participants also demonstrated significant skill development in patient evaluation, monitoring and counseling through performance evaluations at workshops. Various aspects of the program were evaluated by participants using a 7-point Likert scale. Mean evaluation ratings for the home study portions of the modules were very positive (4.7 or higher). Participants were also extremely pleased with the workshops (mean evaluation scores greater than 6.0). Ratings of instructional methods strongly favored home study of videotaped materials accompanied by a written outline, and "hands-on" activities and case studies in workshops. Comparison of demographic variables (age, gender, years of practice, employment position, practice site) with achievement scores showed no consistent pattern of difficulty with any test. There was also no difference in satisfaction ratings of the home study materials or workshops for any demographic group.
Degree
Ph.D.
Advisors
Blank, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Pharmaceuticals
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