Who do you think you are? Pharmacists' perceptions of their professional identity

Elvey, Rebecca; Hassell, Karen; Hall, Jason P. W.

doi:10.1111/ijpp.12019

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“…Workshop 2 was dedicated to the concept of pharmacist identities, based on recent research by Elvey and colleagues, 24 and used an interactive group activity to explore the multiple roles of the pharmacist. The program was delivered using autonomy-supportive teaching techniques 22 , and as indicated in the CAPE educational outcomes, also incorporated reflective activity and self-awareness training.…”

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Design and Evaluation of a Professional Identity Development Program for Pharmacy Students

Mylrea

Gupta

Glass

2019

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

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Objective. The purpose of this study was to design and evaluate a Professional Identity Program (PIP), based on Self-determination theory (SDT), for commencing pharmacy students.Methods. The PIP, featuring autonomy-supportive teaching approaches, was delivered as ten workshops, integrated into the existing pharmacy course structure over four, thirteen-week semesters (2 years). The program was evaluated using a student satisfaction survey and two previously validated tools, measuring professional identity (MCPIS-9) and motivation to study pharmacy (Pharm-S). Non-parametric statistical techniques were used to analyze group scores before and after the PIP. Baseline data were collected by surveying a cohort of commencing students, who would not receive the PIP.Results. Scores on the motivation-based tool (Pharm-S) increased between the end of the first and second year of participation in the PIP, indicating an increase in student autonomy levels. There was however no change in scores on the professional identity measure (MCPIS-9). This suggests that while student perceived professional identity remains unchanged, the underlying motivation regulators governing identity formation are transitioning to a more autonomous state, which is increasingly intrinsic in nature. Conclusion.Students responded positively to the introduction of the PIP into their program of study. They valued opportunities to engage in activities and discussions relating to professional development and identity formation. The use of SDT-based instruction in professional identity education, facilitated increased autonomy levels in pharmacy students, with the potential to impact positively on their individual professional identity development and future professional practice.

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Design and Evaluation of a Professional Identity Development Program for Pharmacy Students

Mylrea

Gupta

Glass

2019

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

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“…It was clear that by allowing patients to set their own goals the pharmacists reported not feeling confident when providing lifestyle advice and some were unsure as to whether this should form part of their professional role. This confusion over professional role is something that has previously been highlighted in the literature and is not uncommon for pharmacists working in the community setting [32]. …”

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The UK Pharmacy Care Plan service: Description, recruitment and initial views on a new community pharmacy intervention

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IntroductionThe UK government advocates person-centred healthcare which is ideal for supporting patients to make appropriate lifestyle choices and to address non-adherence. The Community Pharmacy Future group, a collaboration between community pharmacy companies and independents in the UK, introduced a person-centred service for patients with multiple long-term conditions in 50 pharmacies in Northern England.ObjectiveDescribe the initial findings from the set up and delivery of a novel community pharmacy-based person-centred service.MethodPatients over fifty years of age prescribed more than one medicine including at least one for cardiovascular disease or diabetes were enrolled. Medication review and person-centred consultation resulted in agreed health goals and steps towards achieving them. Data were collated and analysed to determine appropriateness of patient recruitment process and quality of outcome data collection. A focus group of seven pharmacists was used to ascertain initial views on the service.ResultsWithin 3 months of service initiation, 683 patients had baseline clinical data recorded, of which 86.9% were overweight or obese, 53.7% had hypertension and 80.8% had high cardiovascular risk. 544 (77.2%) patients set at least one goal during the first consultation with 120 (22.1%) setting multiple goals. A majority of patients identified their goals as improvement in condition, activity or quality of life. Pharmacists could see the potential patient benefit and the extended role opportunities the service provided. Allowing patients to set their own goals occasionally identified gaps to be addressed in pharmacist knowledge.ConclusionPharmacists successfully recruited a large number of patients who were appropriate for such a service. Patients were willing to identify goals with the pharmacist, the majority of which, if met, may result in improvements in quality of life. While challenges in delivery were acknowledged, allowing patients to identify their own personalised goals was seen as a positive approach to providing patient services.

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“…These papers, as does the present paper, will deal with the implications of the results obtained, thus contributing to the ongoing debate on the perceptions of professional identity of a pharmacist [17], in this case, with contributions that are backed up by hard data.…”

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A Study on How Industrial Pharmacists Rank Competences for Pharmacy Practice: A Case for Industrial Pharmacy Specialization

Atkinson¹,

Paepe

Sánchez–Pozo

et al. 2016

Pharmacy

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This paper looks at the way in which industrial pharmacists rank the fundamental competences for pharmacy practice. European industrial pharmacists (n = 135) ranked 68 competences for practice, arranged into 13 clusters of two types (personal and patient care). Results show that, compared to community pharmacists (n = 258), industrial pharmacists rank competences centering on research, development and production of drugs higher, and those centering on patient care lower. Competences centering on values, communication skills, etc. were ranked similarly by the two groups of pharmacists. These results are discussed in the light of the existence or not of an “industrial pharmacy” specialization.

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Who do you think you are? Pharmacists' perceptions of their professional identity

Abstract: The relatively high number of identities may reflect some degree of role ambiguity and lack of clear direction and ownership of what makes pharmacists unique, but also suggests a flexible view of their role.

Cited by 103 publications

References 22 publications

Design and Evaluation of a Professional Identity Development Program for Pharmacy Students

Design and Evaluation of a Professional Identity Development Program for Pharmacy Students

The UK Pharmacy Care Plan service: Description, recruitment and initial views on a new community pharmacy intervention

A Study on How Industrial Pharmacists Rank Competences for Pharmacy Practice: A Case for Industrial Pharmacy Specialization

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