Journal article
An Introduction to Cultural Sensitivity and Global Pharmacy Engagement
American journal of pharmaceutical education, Vol.83(4), pp.592-603
05/01/2019
DOI: 10.5688/ajpe7221
PMCID: PMC6581352
PMID: 31223166
Abstract
Global engagement between schools and colleges of pharmacy in the United States and many regions of the world is increasing. For an enriching and fruitful interaction, sensitivity toward the cultural, ethical, educational, religious, historical, political, regulatory, and practice issues is critical. Lack of sensitivity may negatively impact engagement among students, professionals and other people from different regions of the world. In this special issue, eight papers will introduce general information about five regions of the world that have established and increased global engagements with institutions in the United States: Africa, the Arab world, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America. In addition, the special issue will include a paper with key information related to global engagement within the United States. For each paper, the specifics provided about the selected countries include: demographics, culture, climate, pharmacy education, and health care systems, as well as common stereotypes and misconceptions held by and about the people of the country. Further, recommendations for pharmacists and other health care professionals on culturally sensitive engagement will be emphasized. Finally, recommendations for culturally sensitive engagement when US schools are hosting students and faculty members from those regions will be summarized.
The papers are based on literature reviews of databases from 2000 to 2018 and internet searches with specific keywords or terms, such as
cultural sensitivity, global, pharmacy, stereotypes,
and
ethics
. Additional keywords are identified in individual papers on specific regions. Authors for each paper consist of practitioners with experience in travelling to and hosting students and professionals from the regions; practitioners with local work experience, and professionals from each region. The special issue is intended to serve as a resource for US schools and colleges of pharmacy currently engaged in or considering future outreach opportunities in these regions, and for those seeking opportunities in the United States. The special issue will provide key information to facilitate culturally sensitive engagement in existing or future relationships.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- An Introduction to Cultural Sensitivity and Global Pharmacy Engagement
- Creators
- Naser Z. Alsharif - Creighton UniversityLisa Brennan - Wingate UniversityJeanine P. Abrons - University of IowaElias B. Chahine - Palm Beach Atlantic University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- American journal of pharmaceutical education, Vol.83(4), pp.592-603
- DOI
- 10.5688/ajpe7221
- PMID
- 31223166
- PMCID
- PMC6581352
- NLM abbreviation
- Am J Pharm Educ
- ISSN
- 0002-9459
- eISSN
- 1553-6467
- Publisher
- American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 05/01/2019
- Academic Unit
- Pharmacy Practice and Science
- Record Identifier
- 9984365905902771
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