An outcomes-based approach to curriculum development in pharmacy.
OBJECTIVE
To implement an outcomes-based approach to pharmacy curriculum development.


METHODS
Desired learning outcomes were identified; course content, learning activities, and assessment instruments were designed; and evaluation was conducted and feedback obtained to refine the curriculum.


RESULTS
All professional skills, 4 generic capabilities, and the coherence of the curriculum scales showed significant improvement compared to graduates' performance under both the old and transitional curriculum.


CONCLUSIONS
An outcomes-based approach to pharmacy curriculum development provided convincing evidence of enhancement to the curriculum. Such an approach should be considered when implementing or revising pharmacy curriculum.
Ho
Susan S S
SS
School of Pharmacy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Kember
David
D
Lau
Clara B S
CB
Au Yeung
Mary Y M
MY
Leung
Doris Y P
DY
Chow
Moses S S
MS
D003479:Curriculum; D004512:Education, Pharmacy / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005246:Feedback; D006723:Hong Kong; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D017145:Models, Educational; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013339:Students, Pharmacy / Q000523:psychology