Abstract
Aim: To present 2 examples of student conducted drug use evaluations where the outcomes of the activities were perceived to have benefited the placement site.
Method: This was an observational study involving 2 student projects considered to be of benefit by the placement sites. Both studies investigated adherence to local guidelines to inform optimal patient care.
Results: Project 1 evaluated intravenous versus oral paracetamol use and concluded that the prescribing guidelines for intravenous paracetamol were adhered to in around 50% of cases. Project 2 evaluated OxyContin (oxycodone) use and concluded that oxycodone dosages prescribed complied with guidelines. However, the treatment regimens of around 35% of patients assessed could be improved by using non‐opioid analgesics, such as paracetamol.
Conclusion: Student placement projects, such as drug use evaluations, represent an excellent way for students to benefit the clinical placement site.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 121-124 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Two Examples of Student Placement Tasks : Drug Use Evaluations. / Flavel, Daniel; Grey, Luka; Morrissey, Hana; Ball, Patrick.
In: Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, Vol. 42, No. 2, 06.2012, p. 121-124.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
TY - JOUR
T1 - Two Examples of Student Placement Tasks
T2 - Drug Use Evaluations
AU - Flavel, Daniel
AU - Grey, Luka
AU - Morrissey, Hana
AU - Ball, Patrick
N1 - Online published: 13 April 2015
PY - 2012/6
Y1 - 2012/6
N2 - Background: Experiential clinical placement is a compulsory component of the pharmacy course at Charles Sturt University. The Rural Pharmacy Practice subject, in addition to addressing the National Competency Standards, tasks students to undertake a number of projects during their clinical placements.Aim: To present 2 examples of student conducted drug use evaluations where the outcomes of the activities were perceived to have benefited the placement site.Method: This was an observational study involving 2 student projects considered to be of benefit by the placement sites. Both studies investigated adherence to local guidelines to inform optimal patient care.Results: Project 1 evaluated intravenous versus oral paracetamol use and concluded that the prescribing guidelines for intravenous paracetamol were adhered to in around 50% of cases. Project 2 evaluated OxyContin (oxycodone) use and concluded that oxycodone dosages prescribed complied with guidelines. However, the treatment regimens of around 35% of patients assessed could be improved by using non‐opioid analgesics, such as paracetamol.Conclusion: Student placement projects, such as drug use evaluations, represent an excellent way for students to benefit the clinical placement site.
AB - Background: Experiential clinical placement is a compulsory component of the pharmacy course at Charles Sturt University. The Rural Pharmacy Practice subject, in addition to addressing the National Competency Standards, tasks students to undertake a number of projects during their clinical placements.Aim: To present 2 examples of student conducted drug use evaluations where the outcomes of the activities were perceived to have benefited the placement site.Method: This was an observational study involving 2 student projects considered to be of benefit by the placement sites. Both studies investigated adherence to local guidelines to inform optimal patient care.Results: Project 1 evaluated intravenous versus oral paracetamol use and concluded that the prescribing guidelines for intravenous paracetamol were adhered to in around 50% of cases. Project 2 evaluated OxyContin (oxycodone) use and concluded that oxycodone dosages prescribed complied with guidelines. However, the treatment regimens of around 35% of patients assessed could be improved by using non‐opioid analgesics, such as paracetamol.Conclusion: Student placement projects, such as drug use evaluations, represent an excellent way for students to benefit the clinical placement site.
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U2 - 10.1002/j.2055-2335.2012.tb00148.x
DO - 10.1002/j.2055-2335.2012.tb00148.x
M3 - Article
VL - 42
SP - 121
EP - 124
JO - Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research
JF - Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research
SN - 0310-6810
IS - 2
ER -