Geriatric pharmacy education: A strategic plan for the future

Peggy S. Odegard; Robert M. Breslow; Michael J. Koronkowski; Bradley R. Williams; Gayle A. Hudgins

doi:10.5688/aj710347

Geriatric pharmacy education: A strategic plan for the future

Peggy S. Odegard
, Robert M. Breslow
, Michael J. Koronkowski
, Bradley R. Williams
, Gayle A. Hudgins

Skaggs School of Pharmacy

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Southern California

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Abstract

The aging of the US population will have a major effect on the future practice of pharmacy. By 2030, 20% of Americans will be aged 65 years and older, an increase from 12.4% in 2000.¹ A challenge to colleges and schools of pharmacy in the 21st century is to prepare students and practitioners to meet the growing pharmaceutical care needs of the older adult population and to meet these needs in a variety of care settings. This paper reviews the present state of geriatric pharmacy education and training, including strategies for ensuring that practicing pharmacists will have adequate knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to provide this care. Secondly, this report provides strategic directions and recommendations for successfully implementing geriatrics curricula at an institutional level.

Original language	English
Article number	47
Journal	American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
Volume	71
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5688/aj710347
State	Published - 2007

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