Open AccessPharmacy practice‐based research networks: do pharmacists need them?
Author(s) -
Koshy Samuel
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
international journal of pharmacy practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.42
H-Index - 37
eISSN - 2042-7174
pISSN - 0961-7671
DOI - 10.1111/ijpp.12098
Subject(s) - medicine , pharmacy , pharmacy practice , clinical pharmacy , pharmaceutical care , medical education , nursing
Objectives The aim of this article is to highlight the need for the development of pharmacy practice‐based research networks ( PBRNs ). Key findings Large multicenter research projects that provide evidence for the provision of patient care services by pharmacists are required, which can be facilitated by pharmacy PBRNs . Conclusions There is a growing need for pharmacy PBRNs , and the time is appropriate for pharmacists around the world to engage in the development of pharmacy PBRNs .