Research methods for pharmaceutical practice and policy / edited by Rajender R. Aparasu

Includes index.

1.Scientific approach to pharmaceutical practice and policy research -- 2.Conceptualizing research -- 3.Operationalizing research -- 4.Measurement theory and practice -- 5.Experimental designs -- 6.Nonexperimental research -- 7.Sampling methods -- 8.Systematic review of the 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.The future of pharmaceutical policy research.

Research Methods for Pharmaceutical Practice and Policy outlines a thorough process for conducting pharmaceutical practice and policy research. Using a scientific approach, 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.