The importance of rigor in pharmacy research: Challenges and solutions

IF 3.7 3区医学 Q1 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Research in Social & Administrative Pharmacy Pub Date : 2025-02-07 DOI:10.1016/j.sapharm.2025.02.005

Michael R. Gionfriddo , Chyna McClendon , David A. Nolfi , Melissa A. Kalarchian , Jordan R. Covvey

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Abstract

Scientific rigor broadly refers to upholding basic principles within the conduct of research. Various threats associated with rigor exist in today's research environment, such as the replication crisis, the increasing prevalence of misconduct, and a loss of public trust in regulatory and educational institutions. The purpose of this commentary is to identify problems and solutions associated with research rigor, with a focus on pharmacy research. Problems exist at many levels, including within variable research training/funding, institutional pressures associated with career advancement, and norms associated with academic publishing. However, solutions are possible as methods of harm reduction, including (but not limited to) focused initiatives supporting rigor, team-based approaches to research that include diverse interested parties, and a reimagining of what constitutes value within science. Pharmacists and pharmacy researchers are called upon to uphold research rigor as a professional and ethical responsibility.

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严谨在药学研究中的重要性：挑战和解决方案。

科学严谨性广义上指的是在研究过程中坚持基本原则。在当今的研究环境中，存在着与严谨相关的各种威胁，例如复制危机、日益普遍的不当行为以及公众对监管和教育机构的信任丧失。本评论的目的是确定与研究严谨性相关的问题和解决方案，重点是药学研究。问题存在于许多层面，包括可变的研究训练/经费、与职业发展有关的体制压力和与学术出版有关的规范。然而，作为减少危害的方法，解决方案是可能的，包括（但不限于）支持严谨的、基于团队的、包括不同利益方的研究方法的重点倡议，以及重新构想科学中的价值构成。药剂师和药学研究人员被要求坚持严谨的研究作为一种专业和道德责任。

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Research in Social & Administrative Pharmacy PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

CiteScore

7.20

自引率

10.30%

发文量

225

审稿时长

47 days

期刊介绍： Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy (RSAP) is a quarterly publication featuring original scientific reports and comprehensive review articles in the social and administrative pharmaceutical sciences. Topics of interest include outcomes evaluation of products, programs, or services; pharmacoepidemiology; medication adherence; direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription medications; disease state management; health systems reform; drug marketing; medication distribution systems such as e-prescribing; web-based pharmaceutical/medical services; drug commerce and re-importation; and health professions workforce issues.