Using A3 Methodology to Identify the Root Cause of a Chemotherapy Error in a Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patient

Abstract

knowledge of CP and master in pharmacy students (ST) related to pediatric HSCT/oncology and to evaluate their expectations in terms of training and education. Methodology: An online questionnaire was set up (Qual-tricsÓ) to evaluate knowledge and need for training. It consisted of a general part, a part evaluating theoretical knowledge on HSCT/pediatric oncology and some examples to gain insight in the way they give pharmaceutical advice. The final part involved issues on past/present education. Results: In total, 223 responses from 156 CP and 67 ST were obtained. Of them, 26.3% (CP) and 11.9% (ST) were involved in providing medication to this population. Only 34.0% (CP) and 44.0% (ST) gave correct answers to general questions. In total, 39.3% (CP and ST) had no idea how to handle this question or to give advice (47.5%). In total, 98.7% (CP) and 97.0% (ST) found the knowledge they gained at the university insufficient for their professional practice. None of CP and 4.5% (ST) had lessons on this issue during their basic curriculum. Nevertheless, 68.6% (CP) and 79.1% (ST) found it necessary to implement this subject in the university curriculum. Finally, 91.0% (CP) and 89.6% (ST) were voluntary to follow post-university education on this subject (evening session or e-learning module). Conclusion: Although the role of CP in pediatric HSCT/ oncology has been established, the results of this study show a lack of knowledge and need for training. Both CP and ST are interested in this subject and, apart from implementation in the basic curriculum, they prefer evening sessions or elearning training to optimize their pharmaceutical care.