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The Impact of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences on Students' Readiness for Self-directed Learning

Overview
Journal Am J Pharm Educ
Specialty Medical Education
Date 2009 Aug 7
PMID 19657498
Citations 6
Authors
Donna Huynh
Stuart T Haines
Cecilia M Plaza
Deborah A Sturpe
Greg Williams
Magaly A Rodriguez de Bittner
David S Roffman
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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the impact of advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs) on doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students' readiness for self-directed learning.

Methods: The Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale (SDLRS) was administered to students prior to and after completing their APPEs. SDLRS is a validated instrument that determines the relative degree to which students have the attitudes and motivation to engage in self-directed learning.

Results: Seventy-seven (64%) students completed the SDLRS prior to starting their APPEs and 80 (67%) students completed the instrument after completing their APPEs. Forty-six (38%) students completed both. Prior to starting their APPEs, 74% of students scored greater than 150 on the SDLRS, indicating a high level of readiness for self-directed learning. No significant difference was found between the mean scores of students who took the SDLRS both prior to (159 +/- 20) and after completing their APPEs (159 +/- 24; p > 0.05).

Conclusion: Students at our institution appear to be ready for self-directed learning but APPEs had a minimal impact on their readiness for self-directed learning.

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