Pharmacy Intern Involvement in COVID-19 Immunization Practices in New York State.

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dc.contributor.authorShtaynberg, Jane
dc.contributor.authorGim, Suzanna
dc.contributor.authorCope, Rebecca
dc.contributor.authorMaddox, Katherine
dc.contributor.authorDelMonte, Keith
dc.contributor.authorTackes, Courtney C
dc.contributor.authorO'Brocta, Richard F
dc.date.accessioned2023-12-04T14:39:39Z
dc.date.available2023-12-04T14:39:39Z
dc.date.issued2024-06
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dc.description.abstractBackground: Pharmacists and pharmacy interns were instrumental in vaccination efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objectives: To identify pharmacy intern involvement in COVID-19 immunization practices in New York State (NYS) and explore interns' perceptions of experiences. Methods: A 34-item survey was developed and administered at 5 pharmacy programs in NYS. Data collected included: perceptions of immunization readiness, participation in immunizations, description of experiences, and perceptions on the role of pharmacists. Respondents also reported on their preparedness to participate in the immunization process and the types of questions received from patients. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Questions regarding student experiences before and after participating in immunization efforts were analyzed using a two-sample t test. Results: A total of 460 interns participated in the survey with 398 (87%) reporting participation in COVID-19 immunizations. Of those, 231 (58%) participated at work, 146 (36.7) during experiential rotations, and 98 (24.6%) during volunteer experiences. Respondents participated in various components of vaccine delivery including administration (n = 246, 61.8%). Respondents administered an estimated 57,100 COVID-19 vaccines from December 2020 to April 2021 resulting in significantly higher mean scores for comfort level (5-point Likert scale) administering vaccines after participation (mean score 4.08 ± 1.31) compared to before (mean score 3.61 ± 1.42) (p < .0001). Themes which emerged regarding student perceptions of their experience are described. Conclusion: Pharmacy intern involvement in NYS COVID-19 immunization practices contributed to public health vaccination efforts. Additionally, interns improved comfort levels with immunization administration and recognized pharmacists' emerging roles within the U.S. healthcare system.
dc.description.urihttps://doi.org/10.1177/08971900231164748
dc.description.urihttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc10031270/
dc.identifier.citationShtaynberg J, Gim S, Cope R, Maddox K, DelMonte K, Tackes CC, O'Brocta RF. Pharmacy Intern Involvement in COVID-19 Immunization Practices in New York State. J Pharm Pract. 2024 Jun;37(3):656-664. doi: 10.1177/08971900231164748. Epub 2023 Mar 21. PMID: 36943421; PMCID: PMC10031270.
dc.identifier.issn0897-1900
dc.identifier.other36943421
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14303/476
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherW.B. Saunders
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Pharmacy Practice
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dc.subjectCOVID-19 vaccine
dc.subjectimmunization
dc.subjectpharmacy intern
dc.subjectpublic health
dc.titlePharmacy Intern Involvement in COVID-19 Immunization Practices in New York State.
dc.typeArticle
local.departmentprogramDepartment of Pharmacy Practice
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