Table 1.

Learning content of the course modules

Course module	Learning content
Preparation lecture (1.5 h)	Definition of medication therapy management and drug therapy review Tools for a drug therapy review - SOAP (subjective and objective patient data, assessment: identification of drug-related problems, plan: handling of drug-related problems) - Medication Appropriateness Index [26] Example of a drug therapy review (presentation) Introduction to the psychiatric ward
Preparation seminar (1.5 h)	Communication with (psychiatric) patients Pharmaceutical problems on psychiatric wards Drug therapy review performed in small student groups (paper case)
Ward-based placement – Day 1 (4 h)	Drug therapy review on the ward including taking a drug history - Gathering and assessing relevant pharmaceutical information - Performing a patient interview - Identification and handling of drug-related problems including communication with the responsible prescriber
Ward-based placement – Day 2 (4 h)	Counselling of a psychiatric patient regarding drug therapy, including - Important counselling topics, e.g., adherence - Individualization and prioritization of content