A call to action to change the communication skills curriculum for pharmacy undergraduates in Turkey: A comparison with the United Kingdom

GÜLPINAR G., Anderson C., Mann C.

Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, cilt.13, sa.4, ss.313-317, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 13 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.cptl.2020.11.016
  • Dergi Adı: Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, EBSCO Education Source, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.313-317
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Communication skills training, Integrated curriculum, Pharmacy education, Community pharmacy, COMMUNITY PHARMACY, EDUCATION, CARE, MANAGEMENT, HEALTH
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Introduction: Globally, pharmacy undergraduate programs are evolving to reflect a more patient centered approach to clinical practice. The importance of teaching communication skills in any undergraduate pharmacy curriculum cannot be overstated. This article compares current literature and practices related to pharmacy services and communication skills training (CST) in pharmacy undergraduate education in the United Kingdom (UK) and Turkey and discusses the need for an urgent change in the CST curriculum in Turkey. Additionally, the article provides potential strategies for improving the quality of CST and for expanding pharmacy practice to ensure students and graduates are motivated to use communication skills.