Experience report on Clinical Pharmacy education: application of active methodologies during and after the covid-19 pandemic
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https://doi.org/10.17267/2594-7907ijeh.2025.e6244Keywords:
Pharmacy Education, Active Learning Methodologies, Covid-19 PandemicAbstract
INTRODUCTION: The education of pharmacists is essential for health systems, and the National Curriculum Guidelines (DCNs) emphasize the need to integrate theory and practice. Active methodologies, such as PBL, TBL, simulations, and gamification, foster the development of clinical reasoning and practical skills. METHODOLOGY: This is a qualitative descriptive study reporting the experience of graduate students from the Teaching Improvement Program (PAE) in applying active methodologies in Clinical Pharmacy during remote teaching (pandemic) and face-to-face teaching (post-pandemic). Data was collected through student observations and analyses. RESULTS: Remote teaching presented challenges in student interaction, assessment of practical skills, and use of technology. Active methodologies promoted engagement and pedagogical development. In the post-pandemic period, in-person activities enabled practical simulations, clinical method exercises, and the use of innovative tools such as short videos, improving student performance and integrating theory with practice. CONCLUSION: The pandemic accelerated the adoption of active methodologies, highlighting the importance of combining digital tools with practical training.
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Copyright (c) 2025 Fabiana Coelho Inouye, João Paulo Alves Cunha, Maria Madalena Corrêa Melo, José Virgulino de Oliveira Lima, Mônica Cristina Dutra Rodrigues, Fabiana Rossi Varallo, Leonardo Régis Leira Pereira
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