Research Designs Used in Pharmacy Practice
International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research,
Vol. 11 No. 2 (2023): 2023 Volume -11 - Issue 2
Abstract
The flexibility to select the best methodology is provided by the wide variety of quantitative approaches. However, It is essential to understand that every design has its own set of limitation, and this is vital to consider when choosing a research method in the pharmacy practice research. By using both quantitative and qualitative techniques, this study showed the importance of pharmacist's role in the current healthcare system. By conducting inclusive, collaborative, partnership-based, and co-produced research, qualitative research can also be utilised to "democratise" research methodologies.In pharmacy research, a variety of qualitative research techniques may be applied.The ultimate purpose of these articles is to assist readers become more informed about crucial pharmaceutical issues in research designs used in pharmacy practice.
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Bharat Bhusan Mohapatra, Bharat Bhusan Mohapatra, Naga Kishore R, Shankaraiah Pulipaka, M. Ravi Kumar, N.Anjaneyulu. Research Designs Used in Pharmacy Practice. Int. J. of Allied Med. Sci. and Clin. Res. [Internet]. 2023 Apr. 10 [cited 2026 Apr. 27];11(2):121-4. Available from: https://ijamscr.com/ijamscr/article/view/1313
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