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. 2011 Nov 10;75(9):176.
doi: 10.5688/ajpe759176.

Use of social media by pharmacy preceptors

Pavnit Kukreja  1 , Amy Heck Sheehan, Jennifer Riggins
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Use of social media by pharmacy preceptors

Pavnit Kukreja et al. Am J Pharm Educ. .

Abstract

Objective: To define current use patterns of Facebook and Twitter among pharmacy preceptors and assess perceptions regarding use of social media within professional practice.

Methods: An electronic survey instrument was sent to 315 pharmacists registered as advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) preceptors for Purdue University College of Pharmacy.

Results: Approximately 60% of the 155 respondents used a Facebook account and 9% used a Twitter account. Respondents were willing to complete continuing education (CE) credit (46%) using social media, and were interested in following professional organizations (39%) on social media; however, the majority were not interested in obtaining drug or disease-state information, identifying employment opportunities, or participating in clinical discussion forums via social media.

Conclusion: Despite the growing popularity of social media across multiple disciplines, the majority of pharmacy preceptors surveyed were not willing to use these venues in professional practice.

Keywords: Facebook; Twitter; advanced pharmacy practice experience; social networking; technology.

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