DEVELOPMENT OF STRUCTURED COMMUNICATION AND COUNSELLING SKILLS COURSE FOR PHARMACY STUDENTS: A SIMULATION-BASED APPROACH


GÜLPINAR G., ÖZÇELİKAY G.

Turkish Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, vol.0, no.0, 2021 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 0 Issue: 0
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/tjps.galenos.2020.93709
  • Journal Name: Turkish Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, EMBASE, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Keywords: Health communication, social skills, teaching methods, professional competence, problem-based learning, CARE, INTERVENTIONS
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: We aimed to develop a structured communication and counseling education program to improve pharmacy students' skills. Then, we objectively assessed this program by using simulated patients. The program aims to improve pharmacy students' communication and counseling skills by using a patient-centered approach.