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ArticleAmerican journal of pharmaceutical education2024

Student Pharmacists' Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacy Education.

Xiangjun Zhang, Chi Chun Steve Tsang, Destiny D Ford, Junling Wang

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Article in American journal of pharmaceutical education, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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13 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Xiangjun ZhangUniversity of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Translational Science, Memphis, TN, USA.
Chi Chun Steve TsangUniversity of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Translational Science, Memphis, TN, USA.
Destiny D FordUniversity of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Translational Science, Memphis, TN, USA.
Junling WangUniversity of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Translational Science, Memphis, TN, USA. Electronic address: jwang26@uthsc.edu.

Funding

Reducing Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Alzheimer's-Type Dementia with MTM ServicesR01AG040146 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCI CTR · PI Junling None Wang · 2011 to 2026
$3.7M
NIA NIH HHS R01 AG040146
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study explored student pharmacists' perceptions and attitudes regarding artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in pharmacy practice. Due to AI/ML's promising prospects, understanding students' current awareness, comprehension, and hopes for their use in this field is essential.

methodsIn April 2024, a Zoom focus group discussion was conducted with 6 student pharmacists using a self-developed interview guide. The guide included questions about the benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations of implementing AI/ML in pharmacy practice and education. The participants' demographic information was collected through a questionnaire. The research team conducted a thematic analysis of the discussion transcript. The results generated by a team member using NVivo were compared with those generated by ChatGPT, and all discrepancies were addressed.

resultsStudent pharmacists displayed a generally positive attitude toward the implementation of AI/ML in pharmacy practice but lacked knowledge about AI/ML applications. Participants recognized several advantages of AI/ML implementation in pharmacy practice, including improved accuracy and time-saving for pharmacists. Some identified challenges were alert fatigue, AI/ML-generated errors, and the potential obstacle to person-centered care. The study participants expressed their interest in learning about AI/ML and their desire to integrate these technologies into pharmacy education.

conclusionThe demand for integrating AI/ML into pharmacy practice is increasing. Student and professional pharmacists need additional AI/ML training to equip them with knowledge and practical skills. Collaboration between pharmacists, institutions, and AI/ML companies is essential to address barriers and advance AI/ML implementation in the pharmacy field.

Indexed as

Artificial IntelligenceEducation, PharmacyMachine LearningStudents, PharmacyAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMalePerceptionPharmaceutical ServicesPharmacistsSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultArtificial intelligenceMachine learningPharmacy educationPharmacy practiceStudent pharmacist

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PMID39424198
PMCPMC11646182

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