Impostor Phenomenon in Undergraduate and Doctor of Pharmacy Students at a Small Private University.

The purpose of the study was to observe the prevalence of impostor phenomenon among students attending Ohio Northern University and to assess secondary factors that impact the severity of this phenomenon. Using the validated Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale, the incidence of impostor phenomenon was assessed at Ohio Northern University. We hypothesized that students enrolled in the Ohio Northern University College of Pharmacy would demonstrate more intense levels of impostor phenomenon than students enrolled in other majors within the university.

The decline in graduating student pharmacist positivity for the profession of pharmacy.

Background: The pharmacy marketplace has shifted considerably in recent years. The decline in job openings and stagnant growth in wages, along with public reports about adverse working conditions for some pharmacists, may have tarnished the optimism of young pharmacists toward the profession of pharmacy.

Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the trend among graduating student pharmacists regarding their positivity toward a career in pharmacy.

Transitioning a regional residency conference from an in-person to a virtual format in response to COVID-19 travel restrictions.

In an effort to expedite the publication of articles related to the COVID-19 pandemic, AJHP is posting these manuscripts online as soon as possible after acceptance. Accepted manuscripts have been peer-reviewed and copyedited, but are posted online before technical formatting and author proofing. These manuscripts are not the final version of record and will be replaced with the final article (formatted per AJHP style and proofed by the authors) at a later time.

Evaluation of a pharmacist-run antiarrhythmic clinic in an ambulatory practice.

Objective: To describe the impact of a pharmacist-run antiarrhythmic clinic in an outpatient practice.

Setting: Blanchard Valley Medical Associates (BVMA) in Findlay, OH.

Practice Description: BVMA is a 15-physician private practice with five pharmacists on staff who run several disease management clinics.

Impact of a 12-week, pharmacist-directed walking program in an established employee preventive care clinic.

Purpose: The impact on physical activity and health of a 12-week, pharmacist-directed walking program incorporated into an employee health and wellness clinic was evaluated.

Methods: Clinic participants were eligible for study inclusion if they or their spouse was a current or retired employee of Ohio Northern University. Participants received a pedometer, a calendar with specific daily walking goals for the 12-week period, and maps with walking routes.

Design and implementation of a pharmacist-directed preventive care program.

Purpose: The design and implementation of pharmacist-directed preventive care services within a university-based, employee health and wellness clinic are described.

Summary: Ohio Northern University (ONU) HealthWise is a multidisciplinary employee health and wellness clinic located on the campus of ONU that offers medication therapy management, disease management, nutrition counseling, and physical wellness coaching services. A pharmacist-directed preventive care program based on recommendations from the U.

Principles of drug literature evaluation for observational study designs.

Clinical pharmacists must often interpret and use data derived from observational studies when making clinical decisions and recommendations, answering drug information questions, and educating patients about drug therapy. This is the third article in a three-part series intended to enhance clinical pharmacists' understanding of methods frequently used in such research and their application to patient care. Principles for critical evaluation of published observational studies are presented.

Biostatistical applications in epidemiology.

Understanding the application of statistical methods is an essential component in the process of evaluating the medical literature. Statistical methods can differ when evaluating randomized controlled clinical trials (experimental design) compared with observational study designs such as cohort or case-control. A review of common statistical concepts includes variables, measures of central tendency, and measures of dispersion.

Knowledge and use of folic acid among college women: a pilot health promotion program led by pharmacy students and faculty.

Unlabelled: As pharmacists and pharmacy students are increasingly called upon to assume roles in public health activities, it is important to recognize unique opportunities to educate community members on health, wellness, and disease prevention.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of a pilot health promotion program on college women's knowledge regarding folic acid and prevention of neural tube defects (NTD) and frequency of multivitamin use.

Methods: A health promotion program was developed by a pharmacy student and two pharmacy faculty members that included an oral presentation and reminder messages.