International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences, 2022, 11, 2, 56-60.
DOI: 10.5530/ijpcs.2022.11.11
Published: June 2022
Type: Review Article
Authors: Yousef Ahmed Alomi, Amal Hassan Al-Najjar, Maha Hussein Almadany, and Abeer Hussin
Almasoudi
Author(s) affiliations:
Yousef Ahmed Alomi*, BSc.Pharm, MSc. Clin Pharm, BCPS, BCNSP, DiBA, CDE Critical Care Clinical Pharmacists, TPN Clinical Pharmacist, Freelancer Business Planner, Content Editor, and Data Analyst, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Amal Hassan Al-Najjar, BSc, MSc, Drug and Poison Information Center, Security Forces Hospitals, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Maha Hussein Almadany, BSc. Pharm, Health Care Quality Management Professional Diploma (HCQM), Pharmacy Quality Department, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Medical City, Al Madina Al Monwarah, Saudi Arabia.
Abeer Hussin Almasoudi, BSc.Pharm, Director, Administration of Research and Studies, Ministry of Health, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract
Objectives: This study illustrates the Research policy of quality management in pharmacy research practice as a new initiative project in Saudi Arabia. Methods: It is a narrative review of pharmacy research’s quality management policy and procedures. Literature was searched in various databases, including PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar. The time covered for the search is from the 1960s to October 2021. The keyword used is in the English language and encompasses systemic reviews, meta-analyses, narrative reviews, and guidelines or regulations. The search term includes all hospital and community pharmacy-related services. Besides, the national and international guidelines for conducting general research in hospital and pharmacy practice. The committee of quality management policy of pharmacy research formulated and consisted of numerous expert members, including clinical pharmacists, drug information pharmacists, and clinical research specialists. A member drafted the policy and procedures, which were then reviewed and corrected by another member. The research specialist made the third revision. The topic emphasizes the quality management of Pharmacy Research policy as the narrative review model. Results: Pharmacy research policy quality management is a new topic in pharmaceutical care services. It covered various topics, the steps involved in conducting quality management, and indicator policies and procedures. Besides, quality management pharmacy research can be implemented into various sections. That included patient care, research skills, communication, professionalism, and continuous development. Each part had a key performance indicator and related optimal level. Conclusion: The quality management policy for pharmacy research is a new initiative within pharmacy research. The quality management pharmacy policy assists the pharmacy research performance and keeps up- to-date development with key performance indicators. Therefore, all quality management models in pharmacy research policy are highly suggested for the pharmacy research practice in Saudi Arabia.
Keywords: Key performance indicator, Pharmacy, Policy, Quality management, Research, Saudi Arabia