Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy (한국임상약학회지)

Korean College Of Clinical Pharmacy (한국임상약학회)
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Virtual Global Collaboration to Advocate Students for Pharmacy Immunizations during Coronavirus Disease-19

약학대학생대상 코로나바이러스감염증-19 예방접종 약료활동 교육계몽을 위한 국제협력

  • Sandy Jeong Rhie (College of Pharmacy and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ewha Womans University) ;
  • Hoai-An Truong (School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, University of Maryland Eastern Shore) ;
  • See-Won Seo (Albany College of Pharmacy Health and Sciences)
  • Received : 2023.02.28
  • Accepted : 2023.04.25
  • Published : 2023.06.30
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Abstract

Background: It was to describe collaborative educational efforts under Coronavirus disease 2019 period to advocate pharmacy-based immunization delivery and meet unmet needs of partnership institution using virtual learning platforms. Methods: A partnership was established among three pharmacy schools from two countries. The class content included the history of pharmacy immunization, pharmacists' roles and contribution to public health of the USA. The class also reviewed the value of pharmacists as frontline healthcare workers to foster student insights and the scope of pharmacy. The virtual class featured an interactive video simulation and small breakroom discussion besides a lecture. Results: Participants indicated that public accessibility to pharmacy and six-year education system in South Korea as advantages. However, legislative restrictions, pharmacist burden, and interprofessional disagreements were expressed as barriers to introduce the pharmacist immunization. Conclusion: A virtual learning platform was used to advocate for pharmacy-based immunization and fulfilled an unmet educational gap at a partnership institution.

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Acknowledgement

We thank the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) who helped initiate the international collaboration between colleges through the AACP International Webinar Series. We also appreciate the students who attended the class of Pharmaceutical Experiments VI at the College of Pharmacy, Ewha Womans University, South Korea, and the pharmacists, faculties, and researchers from other institutions and organizations. Lastly, we thank Anna White, PharmD, graduate of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY, USA, for her participation in the simulation video.

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