Study data from Duquesne University update understanding of wellness
2007 NOV 20 -- In this recent article published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, scientists in the United States conducted a study "To enhance students' learning and confidence in their abilities to provide wellness screenings and disease counselingAn experiential rotation was implemented in January 2004 within the Center for Pharmacy Care, a pharmacist- coordinated, University- based wellness center that offers preventive health screenings, risk assessments, patient education, medication and lifestyle counseling, educational seminars, and referral for common health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes and osteoporosis. Assessment." "A brief survey instrument consisting of both open-ended questions and ratings of perceived abilities and confidence to provide screening and counseling was administered to students prior to and upon completion of the experience. Results of the survey indicate that the experience significantly enhanced students' preparedness and confidence to conduct community-based wellness screeningsStudents gained confidence in implementing and conducting wellness programs and became motivated to incorporate such programs into their future practice," wrote C. Oneil and colleagues, Duquesne University. The researchers concluded: "This experience can serve as a teaching model for other programs to achieve student conpetencies in helath promotion and disease prevention." Oneil and colleagues published their study in American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (Experiential education at a University-based Wellness center. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 2007;71(3):49). Additional information can be obtained by contacting C. Oneil, Duquesne University, Bayer Learning Center, Mylan School Pharmacy, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA. The publisher of the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education can be contacted at: American Association College Pharmacy, 1426 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2815, USA. Keywords: United States, Pittsburgh, Wellness, Duquesne University. This article was prepared by Disease Prevention Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2007, Disease Prevention Week via NewsRx.com.
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