Course Description
About AAPP Toolkits
AAPP toolkits highlight both the evidence base available as well as strategies of clinical decision making used by expert psychiatric pharmacist clinicians. The content reflects the views and practice of the authors as substantiated with evidence-based facts as well as opinion and experience. Toolkits are peer reviewed by psychiatric pharmacists. Authors and AAPP review and update toolkits annually and strive to use up-to-date, non-stigmatizing language. Terminology does evolve rapidly and often regionally such that there may be differences between reader experiences and expectations and those of the author(s). AAPP members receive complimentary, continuous access to toolkits. Non-members can purchase for a fee for a period of 3 months.
Research activities may encompass someone's entire role, represent only a small percentage, or be completed on discretionary efforts. Entry into research has many paths. While it may be formal for some (e.g., fellowship, PhD training) it may develop spontaneously from patient specific questions that arise in clinical practice. In academic settings, research may also be pedagogic in nature. While research as a career (or an element of a career) may not be suitable for all pharmacists, it is likely that many pharmacists have identified a problem, implemented a possible solution, and reassessed it for improvement.
This toolkit helps pharmacists incorporate research into their practices and provide guidance on taking their research to the next level. It addresses:
- Integrating Research into Your Career
- Designing Clinical Research: A Starting Point
- Determining Study Outcomes
- Evaluating Your Research Expertise
- Preparing for a Multi-Site Study
- Coordinating Site Checklist
- Secondary Site Checklist
- Finding a Statistician
- IRB Memorandum of Understanding/Reliance Agreement Template