TY - JOUR
T1 - The development and validation of a global advanced development framework for the pharmacy workforce
T2 - a four-stage multi-methods approach
AU - Meilianti, Sherly
AU - Galbraith, Kirsten
AU - Bader, Lina
AU - Udoh, Arit
AU - Ernawati, Desak
AU - Bates, Ian
N1 - Funding Information:
This work was supported and resourced by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). This study was led by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Workforce Development Hub Development Goal number 4: Advanced and Specialist Development. The authors would like to acknowledge Dr. Catherine Duggan, FIP Chief Executive Officer, for reviewing the article. The authors would like to acknowledge the work of all volunteers in the development of the global advanced development framework, all case study contributors and all respondents to the online questionnaire.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2023, The Author(s).
PY - 2023/8
Y1 - 2023/8
N2 - Background: Studies have indicated that a generalisable and translatable global framework is a useful tool for supporting career progression and recognising advanced practice. Aim: To develop and validate a global advanced competency development framework as a tool to advance the pharmacy profession globally. Method: A four-stage multi-methods approach was adopted. In sequence, this comprised an assessment of initial content and a cultural validation of the advanced level framework. Following this, we conducted a transnational modified Delphi followed by an online survey sampling the global pharmacy leadership community. Finally, a series of case studies was constructed exemplifying the framework implementation. Results: Initial validation resulted in a modified draft competency framework comprising 34 developmental competencies across six clusters. Each competency has three phases of advancement to support practitioner progression. The modified Delphi stage provided feedback on framework modifications related to cultural issues, including missing competencies and framework comprehensiveness. External engagement and case study stages provided further validity on the framework implementation and dissemination. Conclusion: The four-staged approach demonstrated transnational validation of a global advanced competency framework as a mapping and development tool for the pharmacy professions. Further study is needed to develop a global glossary of terminologies on advanced and specialist practice. Also, developing an accompanying professional recognition system and education and training programmes to support framework implementation is recommended.
AB - Background: Studies have indicated that a generalisable and translatable global framework is a useful tool for supporting career progression and recognising advanced practice. Aim: To develop and validate a global advanced competency development framework as a tool to advance the pharmacy profession globally. Method: A four-stage multi-methods approach was adopted. In sequence, this comprised an assessment of initial content and a cultural validation of the advanced level framework. Following this, we conducted a transnational modified Delphi followed by an online survey sampling the global pharmacy leadership community. Finally, a series of case studies was constructed exemplifying the framework implementation. Results: Initial validation resulted in a modified draft competency framework comprising 34 developmental competencies across six clusters. Each competency has three phases of advancement to support practitioner progression. The modified Delphi stage provided feedback on framework modifications related to cultural issues, including missing competencies and framework comprehensiveness. External engagement and case study stages provided further validity on the framework implementation and dissemination. Conclusion: The four-staged approach demonstrated transnational validation of a global advanced competency framework as a mapping and development tool for the pharmacy professions. Further study is needed to develop a global glossary of terminologies on advanced and specialist practice. Also, developing an accompanying professional recognition system and education and training programmes to support framework implementation is recommended.
KW - Advancing practice
KW - Competency framework
KW - Competency-based education
KW - International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
KW - Pharmacy
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U2 - 10.1007/s11096-023-01585-x
DO - 10.1007/s11096-023-01585-x
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85159152097
SN - 2210-7703
VL - 45
SP - 940
EP - 951
JO - International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
JF - International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
IS - 4
ER -