The PRACTICE framework for organising and delivering a learning event for pharmacists' lifelong learning

Abstract

Introduction: To date, there is no unified model in Great Britain (GB), or globally, that provides consistency in planning, delivering, and evaluating learning events, that can support pharmacists' lifelong learning. This poses ongoing challenges for quality assurance and standardisation. The aim of this study is to present the development and validation of a framework to support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of learning events.

Methods: Development and design of the framework was a result of using triangulating methods capturing data from previous studies. Primary validation included face validation and content validation. Secondary validation involved using a think-aloud systematic process. Finally, the framework was trialed in practice by organising, delivering, and evaluating a learning event, following its guidelines.

Results: Initially, the PRACTICE framework included 48 statements. The content validity of the framework was 0.9. Think-aloud interventions resulted in changes to the number and clarity of statements, along with their position in the framework. The final PRACTICE framework consists of 51 statements and was successfully trialed in a face-to-face training event.

Conclusions: The PRACTICE framework is an instrument supported by validation evidence and has been shown to be used effectively. Although the PRACTICE framework was created primarily for pharmacists, validation showed it can also be used for organising training events for other health care professionals. Future organisation and delivery of events according to the framework will continue to provide evidence about use in different settings.

Keywords: CPD; Delivery; Evaluation; Framework; Lifelong learning; Pharmacist; Planning; Validated tool.