Look What I Can Do! Evaluating the Impact of Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) Students on Clinical Workflow and Transitions of Care (TOC) Outcomes

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

3-6-2026

Publication Title

Am J Health Syst Pharm

Keywords

Pharmacology & Pharmacy

Abstract

Purpose: TOC in the healthcare system involves actions and process to ensure patients experience safe continuity of care when transitioning between different levels of care. Pharmacists play an essential role in improving TOC by performing medication reconciliation and patient education, which can reduce the risk of medication errors and readmissions. IPPE students can participate in TOC services through providing education to patients and writing notes or handoffs to document encounters. The purpose of this study is to measure the positive outcomes of IPPE involvement in the hospital system, specifically their contributions to clinical workflow and TOC services. Methods: This is an IRB approved retrospective, observational study that will evaluate IPPE student contributions to clinical pharmacist workflow and TOC outcomes. The study population includes a total of 10 IPPE students on rotation during the Fall 2024 semester and Winter 2025 semester and their respective patient interactions. Patients from vulnerable populations, including pregnant patients, incarcerated individuals, and those with cognitive impairment will be excluded. Data will be extracted from the electronic health record to identify student-documented patient interactions. Patient demographics including age, sex, length of stay, and location of interaction will be collected for descriptive purposes. The primary outcome is the number of patient interactions completed by IPPE students. Patient interactions will be classified as medication educations, disease state educations, or medication histories. Secondary outcomes will be 30-day readmission rates and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores, specifically questions related to new medications (#16: communication of medication purpose; #17: communication of side effects). All data will be recorded in a secure file and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Categorical variables will be presented as counts and percentages. Continuous variables will be expressed using median and interquartile range.

Volume

83

First Page

S804

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