dc.contributor.author | Nazer, LH | |
dc.contributor.author | Tuffaha, H | |
dc.contributor.author | Jaddoua, S | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2018-01-23T00:35:52Z | |
dc.date.available | 2018-01-23T00:35:52Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2017 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 0897-1900 | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1177/0897190016645432 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10072/143292 | |
dc.description.abstract | Objective:
To describe the development, implementation, and outcomes of a structured research training program that aimed to increase the research productivity among hospital pharmacists.
Methods:
The program was conducted in a step-wise approach and started with educational sessions on evidence-based medicine and research methods. After about a year, pharmacists were trained and mentored on how to conduct and publish a research project. We evaluated the number of research projects and publications for the pharmacy department before and after the implementation of the program.
Results:
In the 5 years prior to implementing the program, there were a total of 4 institutional review board (IRB) proposals, 4 abstracts, and 2 manuscripts, which had pharmacists as primary investigators. After 5 years of running the program, there were 24 pharmacist-initiated research proposals submitted to the IRB, 29 abstracts, and 11 published manuscripts. The major challenges were the lack of sufficient time and the extensive training and mentorship required.
Conclusion:
Implementing a structured pharmacy research program at a hospital setting was feasible and was associated with an increase in the pharmacist-led research and publications. The success of such a program requires training and mentorship, strong commitment, and administrative support. | |
dc.description.peerreviewed | Yes | |
dc.language | English | |
dc.language.iso | eng | |
dc.publisher | Sage Publications, Inc. | |
dc.relation.ispartofpagefrom | 1 | |
dc.relation.ispartofpageto | 6 | |
dc.relation.ispartofjournal | Journal of Pharmacy Practice | |
dc.subject.fieldofresearch | Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences | |
dc.subject.fieldofresearch | Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences not elsewhere classified | |
dc.subject.fieldofresearch | Health services and systems | |
dc.subject.fieldofresearch | Public health | |
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode | 3214 | |
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode | 321499 | |
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode | 4203 | |
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode | 4206 | |
dc.title | A Program to Increase Research Productivity Among Hospital Pharmacists | |
dc.type | Journal article | |
dc.type.description | C1 - Articles | |
dc.type.code | C - Journal Articles | |
gro.description.notepublic | This publication has been entered into Griffith Research Online as an Advanced Online Version. | |
gro.hasfulltext | No Full Text | |
gro.griffith.author | Tuffaha, Haitham W. | |