Organised by Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Chair
Prof. Qingwei Zhao, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China
Introduction
Pharmacy practice research is increasingly pivotal in transforming patient care and health system efficiency. With evolving clinical demands and diverse health policies, pharmacists must innovate to address real-world challenges. We explore how clinical needs drive research design, how differentiated health policies shape pharmaceutical management, and how pharmacists lead impactful practice research. Join us to discover strategies for evidence-based, policy-responsive pharmacy practice.
Programme:
Welcome words - Dr Charlotte Rossing, Vice Chair, FIP Special Interest Group Pharmacy Practice Research, Denmark
SESSION 1 -Prof. Wuping Shuai, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine,China
| 13:00 – 13:15 | Pharmacy Practice Research Based on Clinical Needs |
| Prof. Weihong Tan, Hangzhou Institute of Medicine Chinese Academy of Sciences, China | |
| 13:15 – 13:30 | Methodological progress in the development of guidelines - Introduction to the Core GRADE series of methods |
| Prof. Lingli Zhang, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University / West Chinawomen's and children's Hospital, China | |
| 13:30 – 13:40 | Discussion 1 - What’s the Breakthrough Point of Pharmacy Practice Research? |
| Prof. Xiaoyu Li, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, China | |
| Prof. Liqian Mo, Nanfang Hospital, China | |
| Prof. Qingqing Hu, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China | |
SESSION 2 - Prof. Qingwei Zhao, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China
| 13:40 – 13:50 | Case report — pharmacist-led pharmacy practice research |
| Prof. Qingwei Zhao, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China | |
| 13:50 – 14:00 | Discussion 2 How to conduct a pharmacist-led pharmacy practice research? |
| Prof. Hongyu Yang, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China | |
| Prof. Liting Xu, Xl'AN International Medical Center Hospital, China | |
Summary & Closing - Prof. Qingwei Zhao, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China
Learning objectives:
1. Design pharmacy practice research that addresses unmet clinical needs in diverse healthcare settings.
2. Implement pharmaceutical management innovations guided by differentiated health policies.
3. Develop pharmacist-led research initiatives using case-based methodologies to solve practice challenges.
Take home messages:
1. Clinical needs are the foundation – Effective pharmacy practice research begins with identifying gaps in patient care and therapeutic outcomes.
2. Policy drives innovation– Tailored pharmaceutical management strategies must align with regional health policies to maximize impact.
3. Pharmacists lead change – Case studies demonstrate how pharmacist-led research directly improves practice, patient outcomes and system sustainability.
