A 2019 survey identified significant variability of practice characteristics among outpatient psychiatric pharmacists (OPPs). No published model established which attributes constitute best practice for OPPs. By developing a consensus for best practice model attributes, outpatient psychiatric pharmacists can work toward consistent, effective patient care. This project aimed to develop attribute statements for a best practice model for those outpatient psychiatric pharmacists providing direct patient care.
Ultimately, 28 atribute statements were developed to describe best practice in outpatient psychiatric pharmacy.
Part 1 addresses the five-phase process utilized to gather input and develop consensus around the attributes of a best practice in outpatient pyschiatric pharmacy. A final confirmation step and the resulting statements are presented in part 2.
Part 1: Development of initial attribute statements
Silvia RJ, Lee KC, Payne GH, Ho J, Cobb C, Ansara ED, Ross CA. Best practice model for outpatient psychiatric pharmacy practice, part 1: Development of initial attribute statements. Ment Health Clin. [Internet]. 2022;12(2):57-64. DOI: 10.9740/mhc.2022.04.057. PMID: 35582320.
Part 2: Confirmation of the attribute statements
Lee KC, Silvia RJ, Payne GH, Moore TD, Ansara ED, Ross CA. Best practice model for outpatient psychiatric pharmacy practice, part 2: Confirmation of the attribute statements. Ment Health Clin [Internet]. 2022;12(2):65-76. DOI: 10.9740/mhc.2022.04.065. PMID: 35582319.