Cox N, Hohmeier KC, Cernasev A, Field C, Elliott S, LaFleur G, Barland KM, Green M, Gardner JW, Gordon AJ, Cochran G. Engaging community pharmacies in practice-based research: Lessons from opioid-focused research.
Res Social Adm Pharm 2024;
20:457-462. [PMID:
38262889 PMCID:
PMC10939711 DOI:
10.1016/j.sapharm.2024.01.008]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
Abstract
There is an established need to translate evidence-based practices into real-world practice. Community pharmacists and their corresponding pharmacies are well-positioned to be effective partners as researchers seek to study and implement practice-based research. Challenges exist when partnering with community pharmacies which can vary based on the study type, the nature of the community pharmacy, and stakeholder groups (i.e., patients, staff, leadership, physicians). This commentary seeks to describe these challenges and provide recommendations that can help mitigate and/or overcome these challenges. Recommendations are provided for team structure, communication, research tools/technology, motivational factors, workflow, and sustainability. These recommendations are based on the authors' experience in partnering with community pharmacy for opioid-related research in a variety of study types, states, and pharmacy environments.
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