Abstract
ObjectiveTo gather the insights and opinions of pharmacist stakeholders to inform the creation of a community pharmacy practice-based research network (PBRN) in Pennsylvania. DesignA stakeholder advisory board of pharmacists, patients, and researchers was established to guide this research. This was a qualitative study using a semistructured interview guide. Setting and participantsCommunity pharmacists from the Pennsylvania Pharmacist Care Network. Outcome measuresThemes were identified that describe pharmacist insights and opinions on research participation and preferences for engagement in the PBRN. ResultsA total of 16 pharmacists participated in the study. The pharmacists believed that participating in research would help demonstrate their value and commitment to improving patients’ health. Enhancing patient-pharmacist relationships and driving innovation were additional benefits that were reported. The pharmacists believed that they could effectively leverage their relationships with patients to engage them in research opportunities. The pharmacists reported that they would like to share research ideas and successful research practices with other members of the PBRN. ConclusionGathering pharmacists’ opinions on participating in research was an important step in developing a community pharmacy PBRN that meets stakeholder needs. The results of this study can help others who seek to form community pharmacy PBRNs that facilitate stakeholder-driven research.
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