Advanced pharmacy practice of a doctor of pharmacy student at an allied surgical ward in a hospital in Africa
Date
2023
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Publisher
Heliyon
Abstract
Introduction: The pharmacy profession is undergoing transformational change in Ghana. The role
of pharmacists has become more patient-focused with increased accountability and responsibility.
Aim: This study is aimed at reporting the experiential learning on the clinical interventions made
and documented at the Allied Surgical Wards of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH).
This involves a review of patient’s medical records during the Advanced Pharmacy Practice
Experience (APPE) learning. One case each from Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat, (ENT) and Dental units’
subspecialty were reviewed from October 7, 2019 to November 15, 2019 b y a Pharm D student.
Conclusion: The student was able to make prompt clinical interventions that contributed to patient
care in clinical wards assigned during her clinical clerkship.
Description
Research Article
Keywords
Case report, Clinical intervention, APPE experiential Training