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Your guide to article types, preparing and submitting a manuscript including reference citations, and how to get started in pharmacy research.
Online ISSN: 2208-245X
Pharmacy Growth, Research, Innovation and Training (Pharmacy GRIT) is SHPA’s member voice, providing a online magazine-style platform for publishing pharmacy research as well as feature articles and instructional papers to assist and inspire members. Officially citable, from 2017 to 2021 Pharmacy GRIT appeared in quarterly printed and digital form, housing DrugScan (now MedsScan), Medication Safety and Case Reports, and complementing SHPA's flagship research journal the Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research (JPPR).
In 2022, GRIT moved wholly online. For members and by members, GRIT's content is now published and promoted via this website to promote greater collaboration and innovation, before moving to a new, dedicated digital home. Recent articles and previous issues are available below.
Medication safety
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Linda Graudins and Toni Howell |
On behalf of the Medication Safety Leadership Committee, Linda Graudins (editor) and Toni Howell (chair) call for safe displaying of common pain-relieving medicines.
[Published 25 March 2024]
Research reflection
Irina Rigoli |
This reflection provides an account of Irina’s first experience as a lead supervisor of a team including five student researchers. The mixed-method project aimed to explore mental health education among Australian hospital pharmacists, identify areas of improvement and included development and data analysis managed by the five talented student researchers. Irina’s reflection documents some of the key challenges she encountered as lead supervisor and includes a range of improvements for future projects.
[Published 19 February 2024]
Research reflection
Emma K. Whitney
An engaging reflection that explores the impact of the Digital Health Record on data collection.
[Published 30 January 2024]
Feature
Russell Hill, on behalf of the Specialty Practice Leadership and Management Leadership Committee
SHPA’s Leadership and Management Leadership Committee has been considering hospital pharmacist access to, and support for, continuing professional development (CPD), in particular, access to leadership and management training programs. Anecdotal feedback indicated differing levels of access and support from healthcare organisations for leadership and management training. The Leadership and Management Leadership Committee holds the position that adequate support should be available to ensure that pharmacy leaders, as well as aspiring pharmacy leaders, have the requisite skills to confidently lead and take the profession forward.
[Published 15 January 2024]
Research Article
Jennifer Nguyen, Lois Cheung, Chi Hao La, and Berenice Sheridan
This research measured the impact of the introduction of an electronic prescription tracking tool in a chemotherapy day unit.
[Published 8 November 2023]
Technicians and assistants research series
Julia Tisdall
Looking to begin your research journey? Read the first instalment of the new Technicians and Assistants Research Series.
[Published 31 October 2023]
Research Reflection
Tara M. Poke
Currently in development, this project aims to develop pre-recorded patient education resources for cancer treatment.
[Published 19 October 2023]
Research Reflection
Muhammad Nashrudin Bin Jamaludin
Reflecting on the experience of implementing the Digitial Health Record on Parkinson's Disease medicine administration.
[Published 19 October 2023]
Research Article
John C. Kao, Eugene Ong, Julie E. Stevens, and Samanta Lalic
This research article explores the development of an information tool and its impact on pharmacist workflows in residential aged care facilities and their servcing pharmacies.
[Published 16 October 2023]
Research Reflection
Rhiannon Froude |
Authored by Rhiannon Froude, SHPA's 2022 Resident of the Year.
[Published 9 October 2023]
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Duncan McKenzie |
Awarded at MM2022!
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Deirdre Criddle |
Awarded at MM2022!
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Kerry Fitzsimons |
Awarded at MM2022!
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Sally Marotti |
Awarded at MM2022!
Research Reflection
Abigail A. Pinto |
Celebrate the first published Research Reflection article by sharing Abigail A. Pinto's research experience during the emergence of COVID-19.
Feature
Kate Woods |
To celebrate International Women's Day (8 March 2023) Kate Woods (Gosford Hospital Central Coast Local Health District) explores the Gender Pay Gap and makes a compelling call for greater flexibility in the workplace and a sector wide gender-pay-gap audit.
Medication safety
Wendy Ewing |
To accompany the announcement of MedsScan and writing on behalf of the Medicine Safety Leadership Committee, Wendy Ewing explains why its time to move away from the term 'drug'.
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