Kenza E Benzeroual1, Bupendra Shah2, Shraddha Shinde2. 1. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Long Island University, NY, USA. kenza.benzeroual@liu.edu. 2. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Long Island University, NY, USA.
Abstract
AIM: This study assessed pharmacist's knowledge and confidence in pharmacogenomics (PGx)-related concepts, and determined their needs with regard to education and training in PGx. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey instrument was sent via postal mail to pharmacists (n = 319) who were randomly selected from the New York State database of licensed pharmacists. Descriptive and bivariate statistics were performed. RESULTS: The response rate was 32% (n = 102). The majority (83%) of respondents had been exposed to basic concepts in genetics, while PGx was not an integral part of their education. Most respondents indicated being somewhat confident in their knowledge of PGx-related concepts. In addition, 64% of respondents reported being interested in attending 1-10 h of continuing education programs in PGx, and 42% of respondents indicated being interested in obtaining a certificate in PGx. CONCLUSION: Educational program development in the format of continuing education or certificate is needed to improve pharmacists' education, confidence and training needs in PGx.
AIM: This study assessed pharmacist's knowledge and confidence in pharmacogenomics (PGx)-related concepts, and determined their needs with regard to education and training in PGx. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey instrument was sent via postal mail to pharmacists (n = 319) who were randomly selected from the New York State database of licensed pharmacists. Descriptive and bivariate statistics were performed. RESULTS: The response rate was 32% (n = 102). The majority (83%) of respondents had been exposed to basic concepts in genetics, while PGx was not an integral part of their education. Most respondents indicated being somewhat confident in their knowledge of PGx-related concepts. In addition, 64% of respondents reported being interested in attending 1-10 h of continuing education programs in PGx, and 42% of respondents indicated being interested in obtaining a certificate in PGx. CONCLUSION: Educational program development in the format of continuing education or certificate is needed to improve pharmacists' education, confidence and training needs in PGx.
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certificate; confidence; continuing education; knowledge; pharmacists; pharmacogenomics; survey; training
Authors: Miles J Luke; Nina Krupetsky; Helen Liu; Clara Korenvain; Natalie Crown; Sameera Toenjes; Beth A Sproule; Micheline Piquette-Miller; Lisa M Guirguis; Lisa M McCarthy Journal: Pharmacy (Basel) Date: 2021-12-16