The implementation of a pharmacy residency program - A qualitative study on the diffusion of an innovation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Structured workplace training supports pharmacists in achieving individual career goals as well as health services to meet workforce development goals. Hospital pharmacy residency programs offer structured training pathways for early career pharmacists. A residency program was introduced in Australia, modelled on formal programs already established in other countries.

Objective

This qualitative study explored key stakeholders' expectations and early experiences with the implementation of a pharmacy residency program using an analytical framework derived from implementation science.

Methods

Three focus groups and seven semi-structured interviews were conducted over a 24-months period with pharmacy managers, senior pharmacists and resident and non-resident ph

SUBMITTER: Wang CY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9030323 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature