Contemporary Research Methods in Pharmacy and Health Services: A Comprehensive Guide

Authored by renowned expert Shane P. Desselle, this book offers cutting-edge methods and best practices in pharmacy research, providing invaluable insights for researchers, graduate students, residents, and fellows in health sciences. The text is designed to assist in the design of experiments, addressing long-standing problems and exploring new interventions to enhance medication adherence, patient experiences, provider-patient relationships, and pharmacogenomics.

Key Features and Applications

Each chapter, contributed by leading experts in their fields, follows a standardized format, covering essential research points, common pitfalls, valid and invalid assumptions, practical applications, and avenues for further investigation. This comprehensive guide is not only beneficial for researchers in academia and corporate R&D but also for those in health services and other health disciplines, including social science researchers and government scientists.

What’s Inside

The book includes multi-authored chapters that delve into various aspects of pharmacy and health services research, transcending medical care. It provides a detailed exploration of:

• Medication adherence strategies and their impact on patient outcomes
• Qualitative and quantitative methods to understand patient experiences in healthcare settings
• Strategies to improve provider-patient relationships and communication
• Pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine: current trends and future directions
• Systems re-engineering to optimize healthcare practitioners’ roles and patient care

Why This Book Matters

Contemporary Research Methods in Pharmacy and Health Services is an essential resource for anyone involved in healthcare research. It offers practical insights, cutting-edge methodologies, and expert advice to help researchers navigate the complex landscape of healthcare research. By providing a comprehensive overview of current best practices and emerging trends, this book aims to improve the quality and impact of healthcare research, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and more effective healthcare systems.