Educating International Students about Medication Access and Usage in the US: A Pilot Project

Autor/inn/en	Shen, Brenda; Kim, Helen; Pekny, Chelsea; Rodis, Jennifer L.
Titel	Educating International Students about Medication Access and Usage in the US: A Pilot Project
Quelle	In: Journal of American College Health, 68 (2020) 8, S.927-930 (4 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Rodis, Jennifer L.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0744-8481
DOI	10.1080/07448481.2019.1646261
Schlagwörter	Foreign Students; Drug Therapy; College Students; Student Attitudes; Workshops; Pharmacy; Health Personnel; Knowledge Level; Safety; Ohio + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Collegestudent; Schülerverhalten; Lernwerkstatt; Schulung; Apotheke; Medizinisches Personal; Wissensbasis; Sicherheit
Abstract	Objective: To (1) describe an educational program for international students about medication access and use, (2) assess perspectives on the session Participants: A College of Pharmacy and Office of International Affairs at a large, public university presented on the U.S. pharmacy system during biannual international student orientation. Methods: During seven, 20-minute presentations, a facilitator discussed the role of pharmacists, defined terms, and reviewed processes. Anonymous, voluntary post-presentation surveys were analyzed to identify common themes. Results: An 86% response rate was achieved (n = 1496). Majority of students (98%) found this workshop helpful; a majority felt comfortable filling a prescription (96%) or asking the pharmacist a question (97%). More than 95% understood key terms. Common themes included health insurance and cost. Conclusions: This educational model equipped international students with knowledge to navigate the U.S. medication use system. Other universities may apply the program to prepare international visitors to access and safely use medications. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01