•  
  •  
 

Abstract

This study aims to explore the experiences of pharmacy students at Middle East University (MEU) in the transition to online communication in pharmacy education during the COVID-19 pandemic in the academic year 2021/2022.The current study follows an inductive qualitative research design based on conducting semi-structured interviews with students. Thematic analysis of data was carried out, and the six phases of analysis described by Braun and Clarke were followed. Data analysis yielded the following themes: acceptance of the transition to online communication in pharmacy education, the perceived difficulty of online courses delivered during the pandemic, drawbacks of online communication in pharmacy education, advantages of online communication in pharmacy education, and students’ self-empowerment and its impact on adapting with the transition to online learning and communication during the pandemic. While the transition to online communication in pharmacy education was associated with a number of challenges, the self-empowerment of students could significantly help them to overcome these challenges and maintain the level of their academic performance. With the realization that the COVID-19 pandemic with its associated restrictions has come to an end, this research highlights important elements of the pharmacy education process. These elements relate to the personal traits and resilience of students, which can be as important as academic achievement to help students thrive through the different circumstances they encounter.

Download

Share

COinS