Pharmacy
Scope & Guideline
Advancing pharmaceutical knowledge for a healthier tomorrow.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Pharmaceutical Care and Medication Management:
Research focusing on the roles of pharmacists in optimizing medication therapy, managing chronic diseases, and improving patient outcomes through innovative practices. - Pharmacy Education and Training:
Exploration of educational methodologies, curriculum development, and competency assessment in pharmacy education to prepare future pharmacists for evolving roles. - Public Health and Community Pharmacy:
Studies addressing the intersection of pharmacy practice and public health, including vaccination services, community health initiatives, and health literacy. - Pharmacovigilance and Safety:
Research on medication safety, adverse drug reactions, and the role of pharmacists in pharmacovigilance to enhance patient safety. - Interprofessional Collaboration:
Investigating the collaboration between pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to improve healthcare delivery and patient care. - Innovative Pharmaceutical Practices:
Studies examining the implementation of novel pharmaceutical services and technologies, including telepharmacy, e-prescribing, and digital health solutions.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Health and Telepharmacy:
There is a growing emphasis on the role of digital health technologies and telepharmacy services, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for remote care solutions. - Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine:
Research in pharmacogenomics is gaining traction as pharmacists seek to integrate genetic information into medication management to improve therapeutic outcomes. - Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders:
An increasing number of studies address the role of pharmacists in managing mental health issues and substance use disorders, highlighting the need for pharmacists to engage in comprehensive care. - Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health:
There is a rising interest in addressing health disparities and the social determinants of health, with pharmacists playing a crucial role in promoting health equity. - Interprofessional Education and Collaboration:
The integration of interprofessional education within pharmacy training is becoming a key theme, reflecting the importance of teamwork in healthcare delivery.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Compounding Practices:
There has been a noticeable decrease in research related to traditional compounding practices as newer technologies and commercial products become more prevalent. - Monotherapy in Chronic Disease Management:
Research focusing solely on monotherapy for chronic conditions is waning, as there is a shift towards more complex polypharmacy and individualized treatments. - Pharmaceutical Marketing and Ethics:
Studies that critique pharmaceutical marketing practices are less frequent, possibly due to a focus on more pressing issues like public health and the COVID-19 pandemic. - Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences:
Research centered on basic pharmaceutical sciences is becoming less prominent, with a greater emphasis on applied and clinical pharmacy practices. - Pharmacy Practice in Remote Areas:
Research focusing on pharmacy practice in rural or remote areas is less common, as the emphasis shifts towards urban healthcare models and integrated care systems.
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