Introduction

This project aimed to develop content, pilot delivery, and evaluate effectiveness of an innovative Medicines Safety School Programme delivered by student pharmacists to primary school pupils.

Methods

A collaborative approach between academic staff and a primary school guided programme content. The interactive workshop focused on benefits of medicines when used correctly and harmful effects associated with misuse. Delivery was piloted by academic staff in this same school. Following the pilot, student pharmacists delivered the programme to primary school children. A post-placement online survey explored student pharmacists' views on how involvement supported their professional development.

Results

The pilot was delivered to 72 pupils between eight- and nine-years-old. Results from pre- and post-workshop surveys completed by pupils showed an increased understanding post-workshop of the benefits and potential risks associated with medicines. Post-workshop evaluations completed by class teachers rated the workshop as excellent in aspects such as presentation of the topic and effective linking to school and national curricula. Seventy-seven student pharmacists were involved in delivering the programme to 296 primary school children. Results of a post-placement online survey showed that student pharmacists felt that completing this placement had benefited their professional development and increased their confidence when interacting with young children.

Conclusions

The Medicines Safety School Programme has been well received by the pupils, school staff, and student pharmacists involved in the pilot study. Development of the programme is ongoing and is now progressing to embed this innovative educational initiative into the pharmacy undergraduate curriculum.

中文翻译：

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开发、试点和评估由学生药剂师提供的药物安全学校计划

介绍

该项目旨在开发内容、试点交付和评估由学生药剂师向小学生提供的创新药物安全学校计划的有效性。

方法

学术人员和小学指导计划内容之间的协作方法。互动研讨会的重点是正确使用药物的好处和滥用药物的有害影响。交付由同一所学校的学术人员进行试点。在试点之后，学生药剂师向小学生提供了该计划。安置后在线调查探讨了学生药剂师对参与如何支持他们的专业发展的看法。

结果

该飞行员被交付给 72 名 8 至 9 岁的学生。学生完成的研讨会前和研讨会后调查的结果表明，研讨会后对与药物相关的益处和潜在风险的了解有所增加。班主任完成的课后评估在主题陈述和与学校和国家课程的有效联系等方面对研讨会进行了评价。77 名学生药剂师参与向 296 名小学生提供该计划。安置后在线调查的结果显示，学生药剂师认为完成这一安置有益于他们的专业发展，并增加了他们与幼儿互动时的信心。

结论

药物安全学校计划受到参与试点研究的学生、学校工作人员和学生药剂师的好评。该计划的开发正在进行中，现在正在将这一创新教育计划嵌入到药学本科课程中。