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This study aims to identify the factors that influence pharmacy students' transition from pre-clinical to clinical years.

October 29, 2020Pharmacy EducationOpen Access

Factors influencing the transition of pharmacy students from pre-clinical to clinical years at university

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ADAaron DrovandiUniversity of Manchester MAMary D. AduUniversity of Ghana FAFaith AleleUniversity of the Sunshine Coast

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Mixed-methods study investigates factors affecting pharmacy students' transition to clinical years, suggesting improved support systems are essential.

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This study aims to identify the factors that influence pharmacy students' transition from pre-clinical to clinical years.
Students rated their confidence in pharmacy-related skills.
Discussion on factors affecting skill performance and transition barriers was conducted.
Mixed-methods approach was utilized to gather qualitative and quantitative data.
Teaching and assessment styles impacted transition experiences.
Patient contact and previous pharmacy experience boosted confidence in clinical settings.
Heavy workloads and perceived irrelevance of pre-clinical learning were identified as significant barriers.

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Drovandi et al. (2020) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a203c720a9d8fc05fd8e906 https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2020.201.336345

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Mixed-methods study investigates factors affecting pharmacy students' transition to clinical years, suggesting improved support systems are essential.

Factors influencing the transition of pharmacy students from pre-clinical to clinical years at university

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Factors influencing the transition of pharmacy students from pre-clinical to clinical years at university

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