Development of a pharmacy practice intervention: lessons from the literature

Area of Science:

• Health Psychology
• Intervention Science
• Pharmacy Practice Research

Background:

• Historically, health interventions often lacked rigor, leading to ineffectiveness.
• The 'It seemed like a good idea at the time' (ISLAGIATT) principle resulted in poor intervention fidelity and outcomes.
• Lack of attention to intervention development, content, and delivery modes contributed to frequent failures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight recent methodological advancements in health intervention development.
• To draw upon health psychology literature and expert guidance for improved intervention design.
• To advocate for a more systematic approach in pharmacy practice research.

Main Methods:

• Review of health psychology literature on intervention development.
• Incorporation of guidance from key organizations and research consortia.
• Analysis of factors influencing intervention fidelity and effectiveness.

Main Results:

• Identification of latest methodological advances in intervention development.
• Emphasis on systematic approaches to enhance intervention design and delivery.
• Recognition of the need for evidence to support new professional roles and services.

Conclusions:

• A systematic approach to health intervention development is crucial for effectiveness.
• Adopting advanced methodologies can improve the quality and impact of health interventions.
• Pharmacy practice research can benefit from these systematic methods to generate robust evidence.