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What does advanced practice mean to Australian paediatric pharmacists? A focus group study
Sonya R Stacey1, Ian Coombes, Claire Wainwright
1Queensland Children's Medical Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia; School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia; Royal Children's Hospital, Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Qld, Australia.
The International Journal of Pharmacy Practice
|April 18, 2014
Summary
Formal recognition of advanced pharmacy practice is valuable for Australian paediatric pharmacists. Assessment should utilize multiple criteria, including portfolios and peer review, acknowledging specialized paediatric knowledge.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Pharmacist Professional Development
Background:
- Advanced pharmacy practice is evolving globally.
- Defining and assessing advanced practice is crucial for professional growth.
- Paediatric pharmacy presents unique challenges and skill requirements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore Australian paediatric pharmacists' views on advanced pharmacy practice.
- To identify appropriate assessment methods for advanced pharmacy practitioners.
- To understand the value of recognizing advanced practice in paediatrics.
Main Methods:
- Four focus groups conducted with 31 Australian hospital pharmacists working with children.
- Data collected through audio recordings and written notes.
- Thematic analysis of verbatim transcriptions to identify key themes.
Main Results:
- Strong consensus on the value of formal recognition for advanced pharmacy practice.
- Key elements include clinical expertise, education, research, and service improvement.
- Recommended assessment methods involve multiple criteria: direct observation, peer review, and professional portfolios.
- Postgraduate qualifications are beneficial but not essential.
- Advanced practice definition is consistent across specialties, with specific paediatric knowledge acknowledged.
Conclusions:
- Formal recognition of advanced pharmacy practice benefits both the profession and individual pharmacists.
- A multi-faceted assessment approach is recommended.
- Specialty areas like paediatrics can be assessed similarly to other fields, recognizing unique knowledge and skills.
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