RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Pharmacy Students’ Perceptions of Cultural Competence Encounters During Practice Experiences
JF American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
JO Am J Pharm Educ
FD American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
SP 31
DO 10.5688/ajpe78231
VO 78
IS 2
A1 Cooper, Loren-Ashley
A1 Vellurattil, Rosalyn Padiyara
A1 Quiñones-Boex, Ana
YR 2014
UL http://www.ajpe.org/content/78/2/31.abstract
AB Objective. To determine pharmacy students’ perceptions regarding cultural competence training, cross-cultural experiences during advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs), and perceived comfort levels with various cultural encounters.Methods. Fourth-year pharmacy (P4) students were asked to complete a questionnaire at the end of their fourth APPE.Results. Fifty-two of 124 respondents (31.9%) reported having 1 or more cultural competence events during their APPEs, the most common of which was caring for a patient with limited English proficiency.Conclusion. Students reported high levels of comfort with specific types of cultural encounters (disabilities, sexuality, financial barriers, mental health), but reported to be less comfortable in other situations.