JOURNAL OF PHARMACY PRACTICE AND RESEARCH
Scope & Guideline
Elevating pharmaceutical knowledge for better patient care.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Pharmacy Practice Innovations:
The journal emphasizes innovative practices in pharmacy, exploring new models of care, service delivery, and the integration of pharmacists in multidisciplinary healthcare teams. - Medication Safety and Management:
A core focus is on medication safety, including the identification and mitigation of medication-related harm, adherence to prescribing guidelines, and the development of interventions to improve medication management. - Pharmacotherapy and Clinical Outcomes:
Research often involves pharmacotherapy profiles, examining the impact of medications on patient outcomes across various populations, including vulnerable groups such as the elderly and those with chronic conditions. - Public Health and Preventive Services:
The journal discusses the role of pharmacists in public health initiatives, including vaccination programs, health education, and the management of chronic diseases, highlighting the pharmacist's contribution to preventive care. - Pharmacy Education and Workforce Development:
It addresses the importance of education and training for pharmacy professionals, focusing on competency development and the evolving roles of pharmacists in response to healthcare needs.
Trending and Emerging
- Pharmacist-Led Interventions:
There is a rising trend in research focused on pharmacist-led clinical interventions, demonstrating the effectiveness of pharmacists in managing complex medication regimens and improving patient outcomes. - Digital Health and Technology Integration:
The integration of digital health tools and technology in pharmacy practice is increasingly emphasized, with studies exploring the use of telehealth, electronic health records, and mobile applications to enhance patient care. - Antimicrobial Stewardship:
Emerging themes in antimicrobial stewardship highlight the critical role pharmacists play in combating antibiotic resistance, with a focus on optimizing antibiotic use and improving patient safety. - Mental Health Pharmacy Services:
There is growing attention on the role of pharmacists in mental health care, particularly in managing medications for psychiatric conditions and supporting patients with mental health challenges. - Patient-Centered Care Models:
The journal is increasingly featuring research that promotes patient-centered care models, emphasizing the importance of tailoring medication management to individual patient needs and preferences.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Dispensing Practices:
There has been a noticeable decrease in articles focusing solely on traditional dispensing practices, as the role of pharmacists evolves towards more clinical and patient-centric activities. - Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences:
Research centered on fundamental pharmaceutical sciences, such as drug formulation and chemistry, appears to be waning, with a shift towards applied research that directly impacts patient care. - Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics:
While these areas remain important, there is less emphasis on basic pharmacokinetic studies, as the journal increasingly prioritizes clinical applications and outcomes related to medication use. - Single-Condition Focus Studies:
The journal is moving away from studies that focus exclusively on single conditions without considering broader implications for pharmacy practice, favoring more integrative approaches to patient care. - Pharmacy Management Theories:
Research on theoretical aspects of pharmacy management has decreased, as practitioners seek more practical applications and evidence-based strategies for improving pharmacy services.
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