title: Disseminating Comparative Effectiveness Research Through Community-based Experiential Learning.
abstract: Objectives.To launch and evaluate a comparative effectiveness research education and dissemination program as part of an introductory pharmacy practice experience (IPPE).Methods.First- through third-year PharmD students received training on comparative effectiveness research and disseminated printed educational materials to patients in the community who they were monitoring longitudinally (n=314). Students completed an assessment and initial visit documentation form at the first visit, and a follow-up assessment and documentation form at a subsequent visit.Results.Twenty-three diabetes patients, 29 acid-reflux patients, 30 osteoarthritis patients, and 50 hypertension patients received materials. Aside from the patient asking questions, which was the most common outcome (n=44), the program resulted in 38 additional actions, which included stopping, starting, or changing treatments or health behaviors, or having additional follow-up or diagnostic testing. Small but positive improvements in patient understanding, confidence, and self-efficacy were observed.Conclusions.Dissemination of comparative effectiveness research materials in an IPPE program demonstrated a positive trend in markers of informed decision-making.
authors.affiliation: Auburn University, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn, Alabama.
authors.forename: Richard A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Hansen
authors.affiliation: Auburn University, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn, Alabama.
authors.forename: Margaret
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Williamson
authors.affiliation: Auburn University, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn, Alabama.
authors.forename: Lynn
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Stevenson
authors.affiliation: Auburn University, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn, Alabama.
authors.forename: Brandy R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.affiliation: Auburn University, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn, Alabama.
authors.forename: R Lee
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Evans
mesh_terms: D057186:Comparative Effectiveness Research; D004282:Documentation; D004512:Education, Pharmacy / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D008297:Male; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012580:Schools, Pharmacy / Q000458:organization & administration; D012648:Self Care; D020377:Self Efficacy; D013339:Students, Pharmacy; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: comparative effectiveness; informed decision-making; introductory pharmacy practice experience