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Practice-based research networks: Keeping the highway running through the pharmacy community
L Douglas Ried1, Marialice Bennett2, Gary H Smith3
1College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : Japha
|November 17, 2020
Summary
Pharmacy practice-based research networks (PBRNs) are crucial for the profession's future. These networks address critical challenges, guiding pharmacy through significant professional changes.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy
- Health Services Research
Background:
- The pharmacy profession faces significant challenges, prompting a re-evaluation of its current trajectory.
- The concept of pharmacy being at a 'crossroad' has been frequently discussed, but current circumstances may represent a more critical juncture.
Purpose of the Study:
- This issue highlights the importance of practice-based research networks (PBRNs) in pharmacy.
- To underscore the vital role of PBRNs in navigating the evolving landscape of pharmacy practice.
Main Methods:
- Focuses on the significance and role of pharmacy practice-based research networks (PBRNs).
- Utilizes an analogy to illustrate the critical state of the pharmacy profession.
Main Results:
- Pharmacy practice-based research is presented as a vital component for the profession's advancement.
- The current professional environment is characterized as a critical 'bypass' rather than a mere 'crossroad.'
Conclusions:
- Practice-based research networks (PBRNs) are essential for the future of pharmacy.
- Urgent attention and strategic action are needed to address the profession's critical juncture.
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