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The Effect of an Early Exposure Training Course on Pharmacology Principles and Prescription Writing on the Satisfaction and Knowledge Level of Pre-clerkship Students
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M Mostafazadeh-Bora    , M Rafati Rahimzadeh , AA Moghadamnia * |
| 3.Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, I.R.Iran. , moghadamnia@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (505 Views) |
Background and Objective: Rational prescribing is one of the important and challenging tasks of physicians, and this part is often neglected. Given its importance, the present study was conducted to investigate the effect of a training course for early exposure to pharmacology principles and prescription writing on satisfaction and knowledge level of pre-clerkship students.
Methods: The present quasi-experimental study was conducted on 60 pre-clerkship students at Babol University of Medical Sciences. In the present study, students participated in a four-hour workshop that focused on familiarization with the principles of prescription writing and medications. In addition, questions related to prescription writing principles and familiarization with medications were completed before and after the intervention. Moreover, a satisfaction survey was completed after the intervention and the results were analyzed.
Findings: The mean scores of students regarding familiarity with the principles of pharmacology before the intervention were 5.90±1.20, which increased significantly to 6.80±1.57 after the intervention (p=0.001). Furthermore, regarding familiarity with the principles of prescription writing and in general after the intervention, the average scores of students increased significantly (p=0.001). The average scores of students' satisfaction with the workshop were also high.
Conclusion: The results of the study showed that early exposure to pharmacology principles is effective in improving students' knowledge of pharmacology principles and prescription writing. Therefore, educational policymakers should plan for continuous education and training throughout their studies until they achieve competency in this field. |
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| Keywords: Prescribing, Medical Student, Medical Education. |
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Type of Study: Quasi Experimental |
Subject:
Pharmacology
Received: 2025/02/17 | Accepted: 2025/05/5 | Published: 2025/07/29
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