Pharmacists' involvement in and attitudes toward pharmacy practice research: A systematic review of the literature

Japanese Community Pharmacists’ Barriers to Conducting or Participating in Practice Research

“…In a systematic review of 15 studies completed in the UK, Australia, and Canada, the barriers were: lack of time and workload; insufficient or lack of funds; and lack of research knowledge, training, mentorship, and support. [3] Armour et al reported the barriers to research participation were pharmacists' mindsets, communication, infrastructure (time, money, and staff), and skills/knowledge [12]. In Japan, community pharmacists have similar barriers to practice research participation.…”

“…There are reports that pharmacists' involvement in pharmacy practice research will increase patient outcomes [3]- [5]. However, it has been reported that there are some barriers for pharmacists to engage in practice research [6]- [8].…”

Today’s Research Is Tomorrow’s Practice: Promoting a Culture of Research

“…So, if we want to grow as a profession and indeed strive to provide the best care, we need more-and more robust-practice-based research. 2 While some great practices have emerged from research in Canada and elsewhere, 3,4 widespread acceptance of these types of practice has not occurred, nor has a research agenda for pharmacy practice been established. I would urge our profession to move toward the adoption of proven practices and the investment of significant research money, time, and efforts to develop new ones.…”

Incorporating research into current pharmacy practice: the future of Australian pharmacy?

“…4 Lack of time and remuneration for research can be combatted by counting involvement in research toward pharmacists' compulsory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) quota, either as a Group 1 (e.g. reading research literature) or Group 3 activity (e.g.…”