Revisiting the Food- and Nutrition-Related Curriculum in Healthcare Education: An Example for Pharmacy Education
<b>Objective</b>: This study aimed to obtain an objective overview of nutritional topics discussed in community pharmacies to adapt the nutrition-related course content in pharmacy education. <b>Methods</b>: We performed an observational study between July 2014 and April 2015...
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| author | Eline Tommelein Marthe De Boevre Lize Vanhie Inge Van Tongelen Koen Boussery Sarah De Saeger |
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| description | <b>Objective</b>: This study aimed to obtain an objective overview of nutritional topics discussed in community pharmacies to adapt the nutrition-related course content in pharmacy education. <b>Methods</b>: We performed an observational study between July 2014 and April 2015 in 136 community pharmacies in Belgium. During four months, each pharmacy intern recorded the first two food- and nutrition-related cases with which they were confronted. Each case was classified into one of 18 categories. <b>Results</b>: 1004 cases were included by 135 pharmacy interns. The most often discussed subjects include “food supplements” (38%), “baby food” (19%), and “healthy food and nutritional recommendations” (11%). In 45% (447/1004) of all cases, pharmacy interns were able to immediately discuss the cases without searching for additional information. Eventually, after looking up extra information, 95% (958/1004) of cases could be answered. <b>Conclusions</b>: Food- and nutrition-related cases are discussed in primary healthcare. We recommend food- and nutrition-related courses in the curriculum of every healthcare profession. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0649e99479974009b9ca8e59463d31302023-11-21T20:56:12ZengMDPI AGPharmacy2226-47872021-05-019210410.3390/pharmacy9020104Revisiting the Food- and Nutrition-Related Curriculum in Healthcare Education: An Example for Pharmacy EducationEline Tommelein0Marthe De Boevre1Lize Vanhie2Inge Van Tongelen3Koen Boussery4Sarah De Saeger5Centre of Excellence in Mycotoxicology & Public Health, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, B-9000 Ghent, BelgiumCentre of Excellence in Mycotoxicology & Public Health, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, B-9000 Ghent, BelgiumCentre of Excellence in Mycotoxicology & Public Health, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, B-9000 Ghent, BelgiumPharmaceutical Care Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, B-9000 Ghent, BelgiumPharmaceutical Care Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, B-9000 Ghent, BelgiumCentre of Excellence in Mycotoxicology & Public Health, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium<b>Objective</b>: This study aimed to obtain an objective overview of nutritional topics discussed in community pharmacies to adapt the nutrition-related course content in pharmacy education. <b>Methods</b>: We performed an observational study between July 2014 and April 2015 in 136 community pharmacies in Belgium. During four months, each pharmacy intern recorded the first two food- and nutrition-related cases with which they were confronted. Each case was classified into one of 18 categories. <b>Results</b>: 1004 cases were included by 135 pharmacy interns. The most often discussed subjects include “food supplements” (38%), “baby food” (19%), and “healthy food and nutritional recommendations” (11%). In 45% (447/1004) of all cases, pharmacy interns were able to immediately discuss the cases without searching for additional information. Eventually, after looking up extra information, 95% (958/1004) of cases could be answered. <b>Conclusions</b>: Food- and nutrition-related cases are discussed in primary healthcare. We recommend food- and nutrition-related courses in the curriculum of every healthcare profession.https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/9/2/104food sciencepharmacy educationcommunity pharmacynutritionpharmaceutical care |
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| title | Revisiting the Food- and Nutrition-Related Curriculum in Healthcare Education: An Example for Pharmacy Education |
| title_full | Revisiting the Food- and Nutrition-Related Curriculum in Healthcare Education: An Example for Pharmacy Education |
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| title_short | Revisiting the Food- and Nutrition-Related Curriculum in Healthcare Education: An Example for Pharmacy Education |
| title_sort | revisiting the food and nutrition related curriculum in healthcare education an example for pharmacy education |
| topic | food science pharmacy education community pharmacy nutrition pharmaceutical care |
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