Barriers and facilitators for community pharmacists' participation in pharmacy practice research: a survey. (19th February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kuipers, Esther; Wensing, Michel; De Smet, Peter A G M; Teichert, Martina
• Is Part Of: International journal of pharmacy practice. Volume 27:Number 4(2019)
• Page Start: 399
• Page End: 402
• Publication Date: 2019-02-19
• Subjects: community pharmacy -- pharmacist opinions -- pharmacy practice research -- survey -- the Netherlands; Pharmacy -- Practice -- Periodicals; 615.1
• DOI: 10.1111/ijpp.12522
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-7671

Abstract

Abstract: Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore pharmacists' barriers and facilitators regarding participation in pharmacy practice research. Methods: We conducted an online cross-sectional survey in 1974 community pharmacies in the Netherlands. Key findings: A total of 252 pharmacists completed the questionnaire. The majority agreed that participation in research should be part of daily practice. Efficient time investment and a clear benefit for general professional knowledge, patient care and pharmacy organisation were the most important facilitating factors. Conclusions: To encourage pharmacists' participation, researchers should offer clear instructions, possibilities for flexible time management, simple patient inclusion, task delegation and no additional contacts with healthcare professionals due to the research.