Pharmaceutical Care Practice in The Community Pharmacy by Utilizing Problem-Based Learning in Reflective Pedagogy Paradigm Method

Objective: This is a follow up of the previous study entitle Problem-based Learning (PBL) in reflective pedagogy paradigm (RPP): Innovative learning in Pharmaceutical care, which found that the learning material was identified as complicated. The study is aimed to provide an appropriate method in performing pharmacy management and pharmaceutical care in Community Pharmacy. Method: Data collection was done by using assessment instrument to identify students achievement. The difference with the previous study, is the involvement of preceptors and students in developing learning material, which cause it more valid and reliable to be implemented. The study was conducted in Yogyakarta, Surakarta and Semarang city. Result: The effectiveness of the learning material was showed by the grade of students achievement in learning outcome and the clearly state with confident in expression of reflection and action-plan. Most of students in 3 cities achieved an excellent grade both in problem solving field, and presentation of the assignment. Conclusion: The students reflected that the learning material is simple and suitable in practicing pharmaceutical care and pharmacy management, moreover, they can state their plan to work as a Community Pharmacist with confident. Therefore, PBL in RPP method is ready to be used in practicing pharmaceutical care in the Community Pharmacy.