Research in clinical pharmacy: needs and priorities.
The importance of research to a service profession such as pharmacy is established. The current state of research in clinical pharmacy, and some proposed priorities for the future, are outlined. General requirements for research staff, facilities, and funding are listed. To produce accurate and meaningful results, three guidelines must be borne in the minds of researchers: (1) select research topics that will have recognized impact on the quality of patient care and education; (2) design and conduct studies which can withstand the scrutiny of the established scientific community; and (3) communicate meaningful information to all who can facilitate its utilization.
D006302:Health Services Research; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital; D014481:United States