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  • Title: Educating Pharmacy Students to Improve Quality (EPIQ) in colleges and schools of pharmacy.
    Author: Gilligan AM, Myers J, Nash JD, Lavigne JE, Moczygemba LR, Plake KS, Quiñones-Boex AC, Holdford D, West-Strum D, Warholak TL.
    Journal: Am J Pharm Educ; 2012 Aug 10; 76(6):109. PubMed ID: 22919085.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To assess course instructors' and students' perceptions of the Educating Pharmacy Students and Pharmacists to Improve Quality (EPIQ) curriculum. METHODS: Seven colleges and schools of pharmacy that were using the EPIQ program in their curricula agreed to participate in the study. Five of the 7 collected student retrospective pre- and post-intervention questionnaires. Changes in students' perceptions were evaluated to assess their relationships with demographics and course variables. Instructors who implemented the EPIQ program at each of the 7 colleges and schools were also asked to complete a questionnaire. RESULTS: Scores on all questionnaire items indicated improvement in students' perceived knowledge of quality improvement. The university the students attended, completion of a class project, and length of coverage of material were significantly related to improvement in the students' scores. Instructors at all colleges and schools felt the EPIQ curriculum was a strong program that fulfilled the criteria for quality improvement and medication error reduction education. CONCLUSION: The EPIQ program is a viable, turnkey option for colleges and schools of pharmacy to use in teaching students about quality improvement.
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