Protocol for a scoping review of patient engagement in pharmacy practice research.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Over the last 20 years, the pharmacist's role in healthcare has evolved, moving towards patient-centred care, collaboration and medication therapy management. Patient engagement in research is similarly being recognised as a transformative approach to healthcare due to its positive impact on outcomes and research relevance. However, patient engagement in pharmacy practice research is nascent. Therefore, we present a protocol for a scoping review to map the current state of patient engagement in pharmacy practice research, identifying its extent, range, nature, barriers, facilitators, impacts and gaps.

Methods and analysis

This protocol was developed in collaboration with persons with lived experience (PWLE). The scoping review will be conducted using established

SUBMITTER: Villarba J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11906985 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature