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A Program to Increase Research Productivity Among Hospital Pharmacists
Lama H Nazer1, Haitham Tuffaha2, Saad Jaddoua1
11 Department of Pharmacy, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan.
Journal of Pharmacy Practice
|April 27, 2016
Summary
A structured research training program significantly boosted hospital pharmacist productivity. The program increased pharmacist-led research proposals, abstracts, and publications, demonstrating its feasibility and impact.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Health Professions Education
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Hospital pharmacists often face barriers to research engagement.
- Structured training programs can enhance research capacity within pharmacy departments.
- Increasing pharmacist-led research contributes to evidence-based practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the creation and execution of a research training initiative for hospital pharmacists.
- To assess the program's impact on research productivity, including proposals and publications.
- To identify key factors for the success of pharmacy research programs.
Main Methods:
- A step-wise program involving educational sessions on evidence-based medicine and research methodology.
- Subsequent training and mentorship focused on conducting and publishing research projects.
- Comparative analysis of research output (IRB proposals, abstracts, manuscripts) before and after program implementation.
Main Results:
- Prior to the program, 4 IRB proposals, 4 abstracts, and 2 manuscripts were recorded over 5 years.
- After 5 years of the program, there were 24 IRB proposals, 29 abstracts, and 11 published manuscripts.
- Key challenges included time constraints and the intensive nature of training and mentorship.
Conclusions:
- A structured research program is feasible in hospitals and enhances pharmacist-led research and publications.
- Successful implementation necessitates comprehensive training, mentorship, and administrative support.
- Investing in pharmacist research training can lead to significant improvements in scholarly output.
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