Pharmacy Practice Research Methods

This book presents a contemporary view of pharmacy practice research covering theories, methodologies, models and techniques that are applicable. It has thirteen chapters covering the range of quantitative, qualitative, action research and mixed methods as well as management theories underpinning change in pharmacy practice. “Pharmacy Practice Research Methods” examines the evidence and impact as well as explores the future. Pharmacy practice is rapidly transforming and as such it is to be adaptable as student and academic researchers and to not only understand techniques and methodologies, but as champions to nurture the field. There is a literature in this area but few integrated texts which cover the wide range of pharmacy practice including methodologies, evidence, practice and policy. This book provides a solid foundation for exploring these phenomenon further, and is expected to serve as a valuable resource for academics, students, policy makers and professional organisations. This book presents a contemporary view of pharmacy practice research covering theories, methodologies, models and techniques that are applicable. It has thirteen chapters covering the range of quantitative, qualitative, action research and mixed methods as well as management theories underpinning change in pharmacy practice. ĺlPharmacy Practice Research Methodsĺl examines the evidence and impact as well as explores the future. Pharmacy practice is rapidly transforming and it is vital for students and academic researchers and to not only understand techniques and methodologies, but as champions to nurture the field. There is a literature in this area but few integrated texts which cover the wide range of pharmacy practice including methodologies, evidence, practice and policy. This book provides a solid foundation for exploring these phenomenon further, and is expected to serve as a valuable resource for academics, students, policy makers and professional organisations This book presents a contemporary view of pharmacy practice research covering theories, methodologies, models and techniques that are applicable. It has thirteen chapters covering the range of quantitative, qualitative, action research and mixed methods as well as management theories underpinning change in pharmacy practice. Thsi book examines the evidence and impact as well as explores the future. Pharmacy practice is rapidly transforming and as such it is to be adaptable as student and academic researchers and to not only understand techniques and methodologies, but as champions to nurture the field. There is a literature in this area but few integrated texts which cover the wide range of pharmacy practice including methodologies, evidence, practice and policy. This book provides a solid foundation for exploring these phenomenon further, and is expected to serve as a valuable resource for academics, students, policy makers and professional organisations Front Matter....Pages i-x Pharmacy Practice Research: Evidence and Impact....Pages 1-24 Research Methodologies Related to Pharmacy Practice: An Overview....Pages 25-30 Quantitative Methods in Pharmacy Practice Research....Pages 31-47 Qualitative Methods in Pharmacy Practice Research....Pages 49-68 Action Research in Pharmacy Practice....Pages 69-90 Participatory Action Research in Pharmacy Practice....Pages 91-105 Mixed Methods Research in Pharmacy Practice....Pages 107-121 Applying Organisational Theory in Pharmacy Practice Research....Pages 123-155 Applying Pharmacoeconomics in Community and Hospital Pharmacy Research....Pages 157-173 Concept Mapping and Pattern Matching in Pharmacy Practice Research....Pages 175-195 Pharmacoepidemiological Approaches in Health Care....Pages 197-222 The Future of Pharmacy Practice Research....Pages 223-235 Pharmacists’ Attitudes Towards Pharmacy Practice Research: A Review....Pages 237-247