European association for clinical pharmacology and therapeutics young clinical pharmacologists working group: a cornerstone for the brighter future of clinical pharmacology

Belančić, Andrej; Sans-Pola, Carla; Jouanjus, Émilie; Alcubilla, Pau; Arellano, Ana Lucía; Žunić, Miodrag Vojislav; Nogueiras-Álvarez, Rita; Roncato, Rossana; Sáez-Peñataro, Joaquín

doi:10.1007/s00228-022-03277-3

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“…Finally, it would certainly help students to both feel and be more prepared to prescribe antibiotics responsibly if this topic were to feature not only in the fourth year but also later in the medical program, particularly given that antibiotics are among the most common drugs that medical students will prescribe after graduation. This could be, for example, in the context of the course Clinical Pharmacology that students undertake in the last year of their studies, which deserves more attention and ECTS points [11,22]. As the students' responses suggest, such training towards the end of the medical program could have a strong focus on developing practical skills in antimicrobial prescribing to complement earlier more theoretical teaching.…”

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Antimicrobial Prescribing Preparedness of Croatian Medical Students—Did It Change between 2015 and 2019?

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Background: Antimicrobials are some of the most prescribed drugs by junior doctors, but studies suggest most medical graduates feel unprepared for their future prescribing tasks. The aim of the present study was to compare the self-reported preparedness to prudently prescribe antimicrobials of final-year medical students in Croatia in 2015 and 2019. Methods: The same self-reported web-based survey on the preparedness to prescribe antibiotics was used in both 2015 and 2019. All final-year students at all four medical schools in Croatia (Osijek, Rijeka, Split, and Zagreb) were invited to participate in both 2015 and 2019. Preparedness scores were divided into “topic preparedness scores” and “global preparedness scores”. Topic preparedness scores represented the percentage of students at a medical school who felt sufficiently prepared for each topic. They were first established at a medical school level and then at the national level. Global preparedness scores were determined for each student separately and then calculated at the medical school and national levels. Results: The country’s global preparedness score, representing the average proportion of topics in which students felt sufficiently prepared, was slightly higher in 2015 compared with the 2019 results (62.7% vs. 56.5%; p = 0.191). Croatian students reported higher preparedness in 2015 than in 2019 for 25 out of 27 topics included in the survey. The majority of students reported a need for more education on antibiotic use both in 2015 and 2019 (78.0% vs. 83.0%; p = 0.199). Conclusions: Despite increasing antimicrobial stewardship activities in various healthcare settings, medical students who are about to start prescribing antibiotics on their own do not feel sufficiently prepared to do so. Antimicrobial stewardship programs should be designed to incorporate undergraduate medical student education, for instance, as a specific, mandatory course or integrated into other courses, such as clinical pharmacology.

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Antimicrobial Prescribing Preparedness of Croatian Medical Students—Did It Change between 2015 and 2019?

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“…As this was the first and essential step in establishing the framework for IPS, we surveyed a specific group of experts, namely, clinical pharmacologists, who have the knowledge and expertise in the safe, rational, effective and economical use of drugs. 53 Other stakeholders were not invited to participate in our expert panels, such as medical specialties requesting IPS, hospital board members of hospitals or patients potentially eligible for IPS. Their views would be valuable, for example in examining potential barriers to the implementation of IPS.…”

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Quality indicators for appropriate in‐hospital pharmacotherapeutic stewardship: An international modified Delphi study

Mahomedradja,

Tichelaar,

Mokkink

et al. 2024

Brit J Clinical Pharma

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AimsIn‐hospital prescribing errors may result in patient harm, such as prolonged hospitalisation and hospital (re)admission, and may be an emotional burden for the prescribers and healthcare professionals involved. Despite efforts, in‐hospital prescribing errors and related harm still occur, necessitating an innovative approach. We therefore propose a novel approach, in‐hospital pharmacotherapeutic stewardship (IPS). The aim of this study was to reach consensus on a set of quality indicators (QIs) as a basis for IPS.MethodsA three‐round modified Delphi procedure was performed. Potential QIs were retrieved from two systematic searches of the literature, in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analysis (PRISMA) statement. In two written questionnaires and a focus meeting (held between the written questionnaire rounds), potential QIs were appraised by an international, multidisciplinary expert panel composed of members of the European Association for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (EACPT).ResultsThe expert panel rated 59 QIs and four general statements, of which 35 QIs were accepted with consensus rates ranging between 79% and 97%. These QIs describe the activities of an IPS programme, the team delivering IPS, the patients eligible for the programme and the outcome measures that should be used to evaluate the care delivered.ConclusionsA framework of 35 QIs for an IPS programme was systematically developed. These QIs can guide hospitals in setting up a pharmacotherapeutic stewardship programme to reduce in‐hospital prescribing errors and improve in‐hospital medication safety.

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“…In this commentary, we focus on salient aspects of education in clinical pharmacology and therapeutics (CPT) with regard to diabetes type 2, one of the diseases considered essential in prescribing education [15]. We make a plea for efficacious pedagogical and assessment strategies, which may in turn help teaching professionals to update medical curricula, especially CPT modules and internal medicine [16].…”

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Educating Medical Students on How to Prescribe Anti-Hyperglycaemic Drugs: A Practical Guide

Donker,

Belančić,

Piët

et al. 2023

Diabetology

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In the light of the rapidly increasing global incidence of, and therapeutic arsenal for, diabetes type 2, this brief report underscores the need for advancements in clinical pharmacology and therapeutics (CPT) education with regard to diabetes type 2. We advocate for the comprehensive training of medical students and junior doctors in line with current guidelines, and emphasize the importance of teaching how to draw up individualized treatment plans based on patients’ specific risk factors and conditions, such as cardiovascular risks, weight, and risk of hypoglycaemia. Within the curriculum, traditional teaching approaches should be replaced by innovative methods such as problem-based learning, which has been shown to be more effective in developing prescribing knowledge and skills. The inclusion of real-world experience and interprofessional learning via so-called student-run clinics is also recommended. Subsequently, innovative assessment methods like the European Prescribing Exam and objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE) are highlighted as essential for evaluating knowledge and practical skills. By adopting these educational advances, medical education can better equip future practitioners to adequately manage the complex pharmacological treatment of diabetes.

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European association for clinical pharmacology and therapeutics young clinical pharmacologists working group: a cornerstone for the brighter future of clinical pharmacology

Cited by 4 publications

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Antimicrobial Prescribing Preparedness of Croatian Medical Students—Did It Change between 2015 and 2019?

Antimicrobial Prescribing Preparedness of Croatian Medical Students—Did It Change between 2015 and 2019?

Quality indicators for appropriate in‐hospital pharmacotherapeutic stewardship: An international modified Delphi study

Educating Medical Students on How to Prescribe Anti-Hyperglycaemic Drugs: A Practical Guide

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