The impact of a student-run journal club on pharmacy students' self-assessment of critical appraisal skills
Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
6-1-2015
Abstract
After attending an educational session on hosting journal clubs at the 2013 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, Seattle, Washington, two third-year professional pharmacy students created a student-run journal club through the University of Rhode Island's ASCP student chapter. Three journal club sessions were held during the spring semester and were open to all pharmacy students. Students completed an anonymous pre- and post-survey to assess confidence in evaluating medical literature. Of the 18 participants, 5 were lost to follow-up. Significant improvements were found among all participants in their confidence in critically evaluating clinical research, interpreting statistical methods, and completing a journal club during Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience rotations. This activity can be replicated in academic settings as well as workplace environments where pharmacy students are involved.
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Landi, Macayla, Sydney Springer, Erica Estus, and Kristina E. Ward. "The impact of a student-run journal club on pharmacy students' self-assessment of critical appraisal skills." (2015). doi: 10.4140/TCP.n.2015.356.