Well-Being of Student Pharmacists During the Preparation Period of National Pharmacy Internship Competition in France

IF 3.1 4区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-15 DOI:10.1016/j.ajpe.2026.101929

Caroline Lefeuvre , Isabelle Baglin , Sébastien Faure , Matthieu Eveillard

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Abstract

Objective

We aimed to assess the evolution of students’ mental health during the preparation period of the national pharmacy internship competition (NPIC), which allows students to enroll in a 4-year specialization curriculum in France. We also aimed to seek correlations between indicators of students’ mental health status and their NPIC results.

Methods

The evaluation of students' feelings and perceptions was based on 3 questionnaires covering different dimensions over 4 collection periods (from February to October, 2024): stress (General Health Questionnaire-12, [GHQ-12]), self-efficacy, self-evaluation of their level of preparedness for the different tests making up the NPIC, working methods, their practice of sports activities, and their social life. Two focus group sessions were organized. A thematic analysis was performed.

Results

The proportion of students with a GHQ-12 score > 2, a self-efficacy score < 30, a reduction or cessation of sports activities, or a reduction or cessation of social life increased with a significant trend over the study period, and particularly between May and August, with a strong feeling of loneliness identified from focus group sessions. The ranking in the NPIC was strongly correlated with previous academic results but not with the GHQ-12 score. Other themes were identified during the focus groups: stress, disruption of normal life and work rhythm, working methods, lack of benchmarks, and tutoring.

Conclusion

The present study highlighted the psychological distress experienced by student pharmacists preparing for the NPIC. To alleviate this, we propose improving student support, particularly during the summer period.

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药学专业学生在法国全国药学实习大赛筹备期间的健康状况。

目的：我们的目的是评估学生心理健康的演变在国家药房实习比赛（NPIC）的准备期间，允许参加在法国为期四年的专业课程。我们还试图寻找学生心理健康状况指标与其NPIC结果之间的相关性。方法：采用压力（一般健康问卷-12，GHQ-12）、自我效能感、NPIC各考试备考水平自我评价、工作方法、体育活动实践和社会生活三个维度的问卷对学生的感受和认知进行评价。组织了两次焦点小组会议。进行了专题分析。结果：GHQ-12得分为bbb - 2、自我效能感得分< 30、体育活动减少或停止、社交生活减少或停止的学生比例呈显著上升趋势(p)。结论：本研究突出了药学专业学生准备NPIC时所经历的心理困扰。为了缓解这种情况，我们建议改善对学生的支持，特别是在夏季期间。

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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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