Dissemination and implementation sciences in pharmacy: A call to action for professional organizations

Area of Science:

• Health Services Research
• Implementation Science
• Pharmacy Practice

Background:

• A significant gap exists between generating new medical knowledge and its application in clinical settings, particularly in medication use.
• Dissemination and implementation sciences offer a framework to improve healthcare effectiveness, efficiency, quality, and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

• To advocate for pharmacy professional organizations to champion the adoption of dissemination and implementation sciences.
• To call for strategic leadership from these organizations in developing pharmacists' capabilities in these areas.

Main Methods:

• This commentary proposes a call to action for professional pharmacy organizations.
• It emphasizes the need for proactive and strategic leadership in advancing dissemination and implementation science.

Main Results:

• Professional pharmacy organizations can foster the integration of evidence-based practices into routine care.
• Support for dissemination and implementation research is crucial for hastening adoption and ensuring intervention fidelity.

Conclusions:

• Pharmacy organizations must actively lead efforts to enhance pharmacists' skills in dissemination and implementation science.
• This leadership is essential for optimizing patient care and medication therapy outcomes through sustained evidence-based practices.