Best practices for supporting and improving pharmacy resident research and quality improvement projects

Abstract

The 2023 ACCP Research Affairs Committee was charged with developing a commentary to address best practices in pharmacy resident research and quality improvement projects and to consider methods to overcome the challenges encountered in conducting these projects. Literature regarding best practices was evaluated, and approaches were recommended that might help (1) advance the value of the projects to stakeholders; (2) overcome limited preparation for research by residents and mentors, including writing skills and dissemination experience; (3) overcome challenges related to resources (e.g., time and mentors); and (4) avoid burnout among residents and mentors. Although there are many challenges to completing projects and disseminating the results, studies have provided useful recommendations to help circumvent the barriers.