Research Methods for Pharmaceutical Practice and Policy

Using a scientific approach, Research Methods for Pharmaceutical Practice and Policy outlines a thorough process for conducting pharmaceutical practice and policy research. The book presents a theoretical and practical framework for research methods, supported by applications and examples.

Each chapter includes learning objectives, review questions, references, and recommended online resources to assist students.

The following topics are covered:

• conceptualizing and operationalizing research
• systematic review of literature
• experimental designs
• non-experimental research
• program evaluation
• measurement theory and methods
• sampling and data collection methods
• survey design
• secondary data analysis

As the only book available in this area, Research Methods for Pharmaceutical Practice and Policy will be an invaluable resource for graduate students in pharmacy administration and health services research, undergraduate students in pharmaceutical science, and practicing pharmacists.

Research Methods for Pharmaceutical Practice and Policy is also available as an eBook.

1. Scientific Approach to Pharmaceutical Practice and Policy Research
2. Conceptualizing Research
3. Operationalizing Research
4. Measurement Theory and Methods
5. Experimental Designs
6. Non-experimental Research
7. Sampling Methods
8. Systematic Review of Literature
9. Data Collection Methods
10. Survey Design
11. Statistical Analysis
12. Secondary Data Analysis: Administrative Data
13. Secondary Data Analysis: Commercial Data
14. Secondary Data Analysis: National Sample Data
15. Program Evaluation
16. Future of Pharmaceutical Policy Research

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2011, ScienceDirect

"Although Research Methods for Pharmaceutical Practice and Policy was designed to be an introductory textbook for graduate students in the social and administrative sciences in pharmacy, this book will be useful to other groups, including faculty and researchers in this area, and professional program students who desire to learn more about this type of research. The book is scholarly in tone and exceptionally well referenced. The book is easy to read and makes extensive use of research that has been conducted in this field.”

David P. Zgarrick – ScienceDirect, 2011

2011, American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

"The editor has assembled a book that will take the reader through the steps of research from the conception of the research question through possible journals for submission...Individuals who are interested in teaching or performing research in the area of pharmacy practice and policy should consider obtaining this book as a resource for their library.”

Dean L. Arneson, PharmD, PhD, American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Vol 75 (5), 2011