Pharmacy Practice Research Methods

This book presents a contemporary view of pharmacy practice research covering theories, methodologies, models and techniques that are applicable. It has thirteen chapters covering the range of quantitative, qualitative, action research and mixed methods as well as management theories underpinning change in pharmacy practice. “Pharmacy Practice Research Methods” examines the evidence and impact as well as explores the future.

Pharmacy practice is rapidly transforming and as such it is to be adaptable as student and academic researchers and to not only understand techniques and methodologies, but as champions to nurture the field. There is a literature in this area but few integrated texts which cover the wide range of pharmacy practice including methodologies, evidence, practice and policy. This book provides a solid foundation for exploring these phenomenon further, and is expected to serve as a valuable resource for academics, students, policy makers and professional organisations.

• Appropriate use of medicines
• Future of pharmacy practice research
• Healthcare
• Pharmacy practice
• Research methods
• pharmacoeconomics

“This is an overview of research methodologies and their use in pharmacy practice. … The text is concise, to the point, and well organized, making chapters easy to follow and read. … This book is useful, well written, and well referenced. … It is a good starting point to understand how to formulate a research question and select the most appropriate research method.” (Marissa Cavaretta, Doody's Book Reviews, July, 2015)

“The book focusses on especially qualitative research, and is clearly written from a social pharmacy perspective. … This very interesting book offers a very good read … . this book definitely gives you an understanding what pharmacy practice research is all about and where and how to start.” (J. W. F. van Mil, International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, Vol. 37 (958), 2015)

• Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

  Zaheer-Ud-Din Babar

Zaheer-Ud-Din Babar, PhD is the Head of Pharmacy Practice at School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, New Zealand. A pharmacist by training and a PhD in pharmacy practice, Dr Babar is the recipient of prestigious “Research Excellence Award” from the University of Auckland. His research programme covers areas related to pharmaceutical policy and practice, encompassing quality use of medicines, access to medicines and pharmacoeconomics. Dr Babar has presented at Boston University School of Public Health, Harvard Medical School, Austrian Health Institute and at the Universities of Reading and Kingston. He has also acted as a consultant for World Health Organization, Health Action International, International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and for the Pharmaceutical Management Agency of New Zealand. Dr Babar is the Editor in Chief of Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, www.joppp.org and can be reached at z.babar@auckland.ac.nz..

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