Implementation and Evaluation of the Pharmacist eCare Plan in Didactic Self-Care Pharmacotherapy Courses at Two Institutions

IF 3.8 4区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Pub Date : 2025-03-08 DOI:10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101388

Danielle Kieck , Deanna Tran , Elizabeth Harris , Hyunuk Seung

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Abstract

Objective

To assess students’ knowledge, confidence, and performance in documenting interventions using the Pharmacist electronic Care Plan (PeCP) within self-care courses at 2 institutions.

Methods

Two institutions collaborated to develop a multipart self-care electronic care (eCare) planning activity. The activity included (1) a lecture on the PeCP, (2) a video on how to document within PioneerRx (pharmacy documentation software), (3) small group classroom practice, and (4) an individual graded assignment. Students’ knowledge and confidence were assessed with a pre and postactivity survey, while their documentation performance was evaluated by analyzing the graded individual assignment. Survey responses and individual assignment grades were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test assessed changes in skill responses between pre and postactivity surveys. McNemar’s and Bowker’s tests were used to evaluate changes in response proportions, with a Bonferroni correction applied for multiple comparisons.

Results

Matched pre and postactivity surveys were collected from 76 students across both institutions. There was a statistically significant increase in 2 of 5 knowledge-based questions, as well as in students’ confidence regarding all essential components of the PeCP. The average score on the individual eCare planning assignment was 93.9% (n = 157).

Conclusion

This study describes a potential strategy for incorporating the PeCP into a required didactic course. This expands students’ exposure to digital health, which is supported by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education Standards 2025. Furthermore, it provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to serve as change agents in community pharmacy practice transformation.

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American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 医学-学科教育

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4.30

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15.20%

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114

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