Migration to online pharmacy education in Namibia:

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dc.contributor.authorKibuule, Dan
dc.contributor.authorLates, Jennie
dc.contributor.authorIshola, Anthony
dc.contributor.authorHango, Ester
dc.contributor.authorKalemeera, Francis
dc.contributor.authorKnott, Michael
dc.contributor.authorMavu, Daniel
dc.contributor.authorSingu, Bonifasius
dc.contributor.authorRennie, Timothy
dc.contributor.authorBrinkmann, Irene
dc.contributor.authorMubita, Mwangana
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-21T19:52:12Z
dc.date.available2023-08-21T19:52:12Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.descriptionResearch article
dc.description.abstractBackground: COVID-19, a global pandemic, has disrupted pharmacy education in Africa, due to unpreparedness to migrate to online Learning. Aim: To assess outcomes and challenges facing migration to online pharmacy education. Methods: An evaluation of implementation of online learning in the Bachelor of Pharmacy programme in Namibia using key informant feedback. The outcomes were outputs and challenges facing migration to online learning, and its impact on pass rates and scores. Results: The pooled mean score was higher in 2020 (66.2%), compared to 2019 (63.4%) and 2018 (62.1%), (p=0.076). A variety of platforms were used as alternatives or supplements to Moodle. The main challenges included inequalities in internet connectivity, monitoring and quality assurance, implementation of experiential learning, and reliability of online assessment. Conclusions: Whilst migration to online learning did not impact on pass rates, there is need for policies and systems to address programmatic challenges to eliminate inequalities in online pharmacy education.
dc.description.sponsorshipUniversity of Namibia, Busitema University
dc.identifier.citationKibuule, D., Lates, J., Ishola, A., Hango, E., Kalemeera, F., Knott, M., Mavu, D., Singu, B., Rennie, T. ., Brinkmann, I., & Mubita, M. (2021). RESEARCH ARTICLE: Migration to online pharmacy education in Namibia: Successes, challenges and competence implications. Pharmacy Education, 20(2), p. 174 – 182. https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2020.202.174182
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.60682/bc9w-nj36
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherPKP Publishing services
dc.subjectResearch Subject Categories::MEDICINE::Physiology and pharmacology::Pharmacological research::Pharmacology
dc.titleMigration to online pharmacy education in Namibia:
dc.title.alternativeSuccesses, challenges and competence implications
dc.typeArticle
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