Nigerian pharmacists’ self-perceived competence and confidence to plan and conduct pharmacy practice research

15Citations
Citations of this article
41Readers
Mendeley users who have this article in their library.

Abstract

Background: Recent studies have revealed that pharmacists have interest in conducting research. However, lack of confidence is a major barrier. Objective: This study evaluated pharmacists’ self-perceived competence and confidence to plan and conduct health-related research. Method: This cross sectional study was conducted during the 89th Annual National Conference of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria in November 2016. An adapted questionnaire was validated and administered to 200 pharmacist delegates during the conference. Result: Overall, 127 questionnaires were included in the analysis. At least 80% of the pharmacists had previous health-related research experience. Pharmacist’s competence and confidence scores were lowest for research skills such as: using software for statistical analysis, choosing and applying appropriate inferential statistical test and method, and outlining detailed statistical plan to be used in data analysis. Highest competence and confidence scores were observed for conception of research idea, literature search and critical appraisal of literature. Pharmacists with previous research experience had higher competence and confidence scores than those with no previous research experience (p<0.05). The only predictor of moderate-to-extreme self-competence and confidence was having at least one journal article publication during the last 5 years. Conclusion: Nigerian pharmacists indicated interest to participate in health-related research. However, self-competence and confidence to plan and conduct research were low. This was particularly so for skills related to statistical analysis. Training programs and building of Pharmacy Practice Research Network are recommended to enhance pharmacist’s research capacity.

References Powered by Scopus

The changing face of pharmacy practice and the need for a new model of pharmacy education

138Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Pharmacists' involvement in and attitudes toward pharmacy practice research: A systematic review of the literature

97Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Evolution of Clinical Pharmacy in the USA and Future Directions for Patient Care

91Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Cited by Powered by Scopus

Knowledge and self-confidence of antibiotic resistance, appropriate antibiotic therapy, and antibiotic stewardship among pharmacy undergraduate students in three Asian countries

28Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Knowledge and practices of community pharmacists towards non-prescription dispensing of antibiotics in Northern Nigeria

22Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Attitude, perception, willingness, motivation and barriers to practice-based research: A cross-sectional survey of hospital pharmacists in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

16Citations
N/AReaders
Get full text

Register to see more suggestions

Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.

Already have an account?

Cite

CITATION STYLE

APA

Abubakar, U., Sulaiman, S. A. S., Usman, M. N., & Umar, M. D. (2018). Nigerian pharmacists’ self-perceived competence and confidence to plan and conduct pharmacy practice research. Pharmacy Practice, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.18549/PharmPract.2018.01.1152

Readers' Seniority

Tooltip

PhD / Post grad / Masters / Doc 12

80%

Professor / Associate Prof. 2

13%

Researcher 1

7%

Readers' Discipline

Tooltip

Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceut... 10

59%

Arts and Humanities 3

18%

Nursing and Health Professions 2

12%

Medicine and Dentistry 2

12%

Article Metrics

Tooltip
Social Media
Shares, Likes & Comments: 1137

Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley

Sign up for free