International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Clinical Pharmacy Knowledge for Global Impact
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Clinical Pharmacy Practice:
Research on the implementation and impact of clinical pharmacy services across various healthcare settings, emphasizing the role of pharmacists in optimizing medication therapy and patient care. - Pharmacoeconomics and Health Policy:
Studies focusing on the cost-effectiveness of pharmaceutical interventions, economic evaluations of treatment options, and the financial implications of medication management strategies. - Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety:
Research dedicated to monitoring, assessing, and preventing adverse drug reactions, ensuring medication safety, and evaluating the effectiveness of pharmacovigilance systems. - Medication Adherence:
Exploration of factors influencing medication adherence among patients, including interventions to improve adherence and the impact of health literacy on medication management. - Patient-Centered Care:
Investigations into the experiences, preferences, and needs of patients in relation to their medication management, emphasizing the importance of personalized approaches in clinical pharmacy. - Interprofessional Collaboration:
Research on the collaboration between pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to enhance medication management, optimize therapeutic outcomes, and improve patient safety.
Trending and Emerging
- Telepharmacy and Digital Health:
The rise of telehealth and digital health solutions has led to increased research on telepharmacy services, exploring their effectiveness in enhancing medication management and patient access during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. - Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine:
Growing interest in pharmacogenomic studies highlights the need for personalized medication regimens based on genetic profiles, aiming to improve therapeutic outcomes and minimize adverse effects. - Mental Health Pharmacy Practice:
There is an increasing focus on the role of pharmacists in managing mental health conditions, with studies exploring the effectiveness of pharmacist-led interventions in improving patient outcomes in mental health care. - Antimicrobial Stewardship:
Research on the role of pharmacists in antimicrobial stewardship programs is gaining traction, emphasizing the importance of optimizing antibiotic use to combat resistance and improve patient safety. - Chronic Disease Management:
Emerging research themes focus on the pharmacist's role in managing chronic diseases, particularly in multi-morbid populations, highlighting the need for comprehensive medication management strategies. - Health Equity and Access to Medicines:
Studies addressing health disparities and the role of pharmacists in promoting equitable access to medications and pharmaceutical care are increasingly relevant, particularly in underserved populations.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Pharmacotherapy:
Research related to conventional drug therapies is gradually declining in favor of studies focusing on personalized medicine, pharmacogenomics, and tailored therapeutic approaches. - Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences:
There is a noticeable reduction in publications centered around fundamental pharmaceutical sciences, as the journal increasingly prioritizes clinical applications and real-world patient outcomes. - Regulatory Affairs and Drug Approval Processes:
Interest in studies addressing drug regulatory frameworks and approval processes appears to be waning, potentially overshadowed by the more pressing clinical and practical implications of pharmacy practice.
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