Article Dans Une Revue (Data Paper) American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Année : 2026

Well-Being of Student Pharmacists During the Preparation Period of National Pharmacy Internship Competition in France

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Objective: We aimed to assess the evolution of students' mental health during the preparation period of the national pharmacy internship competition (NPIC), which allows students to enroll in a 4-year specialization curriculum in France. We also aimed to seek correlations between indicators of students' mental health status and their NPIC results. Methods: The evaluation of students' feelings and perceptions was based on 3 questionnaires covering different dimensions over 4 collection periods (from February to October, 2024): stress (General Health Questionnaire-12, [GHQ-12]), self-efficacy, self-evaluation of their level of preparedness for the different tests making up the NPIC, working methods, their practice of sports activities, and their social life. Two focus group sessions were organized. A thematic analysis was performed. Results: The proportion of students with a GHQ-12 score > 2, a self-efficacy score < 30, a reduction or cessation of sports activities, or a reduction or cessation of social life increased with a significant trend over the study period, and particularly between May and August, with a strong feeling of loneliness identified from focus group sessions. The ranking in the NPIC was strongly correlated with previous academic results but not with the GHQ-12 score. Other themes were identified during the focus groups: stress, disruption of normal life and work rhythm, working methods, lack of benchmarks, and tutoring. Conclusion: The present study highlighted the psychological distress experienced by student pharmacists preparing for the NPIC. To alleviate this, we propose improving student support, particularly during the summer period.

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hal-05549790 , version 1 (12-03-2026)

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Caroline Lefeuvre, Isabelle Baglin, Sébastien Faure, Matthieu Eveillard. Well-Being of Student Pharmacists During the Preparation Period of National Pharmacy Internship Competition in France. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 2026, 90 (2), pp.101929. ⟨10.1016/j.ajpe.2026.101929⟩. ⟨hal-05549790⟩
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