Strategies for Overcoming Barriers in Translational Research

This article discusses the strategies for pharmacists to overcome barriers in translational research, including exhaustive training, clash of interests with doctors, and lack of motivation for further education. It explores policy initiatives, training and development, better communication, and monitoring and evaluation as key strategies for promoting change. Recommendations for future directions are also provided.

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Barriers to change............................................................................................................................3
Promoting for a change....................................................................................................................4
Unfreeze.......................................................................................................................................5
Change.........................................................................................................................................5
Refreezing....................................................................................................................................6
Implemented strategies....................................................................................................................6
Policy initiative............................................................................................................................6
Training and development...........................................................................................................7
Installing a better communication...............................................................................................7
Monitoring and evaluation...........................................................................................................7
Recommendations and future directions.....................................................................................8
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................8
Reference.......................................................................................................................................10

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Introduction
Prescribing is considered to be one of the major aspect for the pharmacist in countries
like Australia. There are several importance of the pharmacists in Australia that create a unique
position for the pharmacists inside the country. In the developed countries like USA and UK the
pharmacists are highly trained and always willing to improve their medication and enhances
appropriate use of medications and healthcare resources by putting great emphasis on the patient
safety. From the research of Burrows, Dall’Alba and La Caze (2016) 90% of the resident
medical staffs support pharmacist led recommendations. One of the major reason is the cost
effectiveness practice of the organisations. However, there are some barriers that the pharmacists
can face in terms of the exhaustive training and accreditation and the clash of interests between
the doctors and the pharmacists because the doctors feel threatened by the activities of the
pharmacists. In this regard, it is important for the Pharmacists to set effective strategies and
proceed towards the future directions for making effective means of delivering a good and
healthy practice for the pharmacists (Noble and Billett 2017). In my opinion, it is essential to put
a great thrust on the performances of the pharmacists and make them competent enough to
facilitate better practices with rapt attention on the patients’ safety. Moreover, eradicating the
clash of interests with the doctors and nurses is also a big concern for the pharmacists to mitigate
effectively. Based on this understanding, it can be stated that this reflective essay is going to
discuss the strategies for the pharmacists to overcome the barriers effectively with proper
strategies and implementation plan.

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Barriers to change
According to Benetoliet al. (2017) pharmacists are the professionally qualified people to
prepare and dispense medicinal drugs. However, in course of time the development in the
activities of the pharmacists has been changed rapidly and integrates more clinical and patient
centred approach to care. As a result of that Matifatet al. (2018) pointed out that the role of a
pharmacist had become a profession and the working sector was also developed at a rapid pace.
Therefore, it is important for the pharmacists to identify specific abilities and objectives that are
associated with their objectives. Most of the skills are aligned with profound knowledge of
medicines and ensuring the patient safety. It requires proper education and training of
undergraduate or post graduate to make the profession more education and knowledge based.
Henceforth, it is evident that rigours training and effectiveness in the part of the pharmacists is
considered to be one of the major aspect on which the students have to focus on. From the
research of Katoueet al. (2017) it can be stated that there are key areas of services that the
pharmacists offer in terms of the community based services, consultant pharmacists and the
multidisciplinary community providers. In this regard, it can be stated that the role of the
pharmacists has an important role to play in order to cope with the growing demand. However,
the intensity and exhaustive training for the pharmacists make them reluctant to pursue further
education.
Apart from that a clash of interests between the doctors and the pharmacists is also a
serious threat to the pharmaceutical practices. Based on the research of Blondalet al. (2017) it
can be stated that the role of the doctors is to threat and suggest the patients’ medicines that he or
she requires. However, the presence of the pharmacists leads to a problem for the doctors
because the pharmacists are starting advising the patients to take the concerned medicine. As a

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result of that it becomes highly problematic for the doctors to get adequate number of patients
and develop a successful profession. On the other hand, the research of Asal and Poyant (2018)
tried to find out the major reason behind the clash of interests between the doctors and the
pharmacists. The research pointed out that the cost effectiveness of the pharmacists’ consultation
influenced the patient parties a lot. Therefore, they feel more motivated to consult with the
pharmacists rather than check up by the doctors.
Based on this understanding, it can be stated that there are certain strategies that can help
the pharmacists to overcome the barriers effectively. The purpose of the strategy is to facilitate a
better environment for the pharmacists so that they can perform their profession without
damaging the interests of the doctors and the other medical professionals. Moreover, the strategy
will facilitate a better practice for the pharmacists to encourage them to appear in the re-
registration process. Based on this understanding, it can be stated that the purpose of this
research is to formulate a better practice so that the new aspirants will feel highly motivated and
encouraged for the establishment of a better pharmaceutical practice that will be benevolent and
effective.
Promoting for a change
The change initiative is associated with a number of steps from developing a policy
initiative to the monitoring and controlling practice. As a leader it is my responsibility to develop
the policy and monitor the efficacy of the change practice. Therefore, this part will analyse each
steps properly.

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Policy initiative
It is important for me to harness an effective measure that is free from any confrontation
with the other professionals who are belonged to the patient care practices. Therefore, my policy
initiative will guide the employees to understand their limitation of activities. Moreover, the
policy initiative will also plan to elucidate the relationship with the patients and the ethical
standpoint that will foster a better pharmaceutical practice for the consultants. It is my role to
harness an effective measure between the pharmacists and the doctors. Therefore, I want to set
the occupational policy of the pharmacists so that it does not contradict with any other profession
in healthcare services. Therefore, restricted consultation of the pharmacists is identified as one of
the major contribution that the policy initiative will provide. Moreover, it is also my duty to
spread the awareness among the pharmacists about the importance of the training for re-
registration because it will help them to check their abilities and updated their skills for patients’
safety.
Training and development
The skill development practices will be incorporated into the organisational training and
development program. As a result of that the change practice will facilitate an encouragement to
the employees to go through to extensive training practices. I am going to conduct an initial
training based on a session to influence the employees to go for the re-registration training and
induction process. The training or induction session with the pharmacists is highly important in
order to understand their demands and at the same time provide a clear image of the expectation
of the organisation from its employees. My job in this training and development is not only
restricted to plan the training program. Rather matching the abilities and skills of the pharmacists
with the expected outcome.

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Installing a better communication
It is essential for me as a leader to create effective communication with my subordinates
to enlighten them about different aspects of the pharmaceutical activities. In this regard, I
presume that knowledge and creativity are the best measure that can solidify the practice and
result effective outcome for the betterment of the pharmacists. From the article of Asal and
Poyant (2018) it can be stated that the role of the leaders is to install a better practice of
communication with the employees so that they can get proper information regarding the
importance of skill development and clear out activity related biasness.
Monitoring and evaluation
Apart from that it is also essential for me to check the process of the entire change in
practice and analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the system. Based on that evaluation, it will
be helpful for me to take adequate steps to mitigate the process. Moreover, the control of the
entire plan will also important for me to check and keep a balance among all the necessary steps.
Implemented strategies
In my opinion the change in the organisational structure can be identified and get
promoted with the help of specific change related theories. In this regard, I would like to
implement Lewin’s change management model as the model incorporates both the change in
process and the promotion of the change also. The innovative changes is required for my
organisation in order to motivate the employees effectively (Hussainet al. 2018). It can be useful
to include all the employees who are associated with the change management practice.
Cummings, Bridgman and Brown (2016) opined that the change management model of Lewin is
highly effective and procures a simple diagnostic measure that will facilitate effective

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organisational measure for the pharmacists to reinvigorate their relevance and importance to
perform effectively. There are three clear steps in terms of unfreeze, change and refreeze.
Unfreeze
The unfreeze stage is the most important part for me because in this phase I have to
convince the employees about the need of the change. According to the research of
Wojciechowskiet al. (2016) it can be derived that the in the unfreeze phase the stakeholders are
briefed for the importance of the entire change in need. Therefore, I shall also brief the
employees about the importance of the change. As a matter of fact, putting emphasis on the
practice of delivering an effective measure for the pharmacists employees will help to understand
the importance of the change. In the unfreeze phase, effective communication between me and
my subordinates has to implemented in order to plan an effective plan associated with the
objectives of the change practice. Bakari, Hunjra and Niazi (2017) advocated that high
motivation among the employees is also a significant part for incorporating them into the fold of
change. Therefore, it is also my responsibility to convince and motivate the employees to
participate positively in the change management process.
Change
In the change stage, the process of transformation is started based on the objectives of the
plan. Mahmoodet al. (2017) stated that the purpose of this stage is to accept the new ways of
doing things. As a result of that it is highly pertinent for me to plan a blueprint of the change
with the help of the employees. At first I am going to establish an effective policy that is highly
required in order to provide a guideline that the pharmacists will follow. From the research of
Bridgman (2016) it can be articulated that the role of the leader is to set an effective planning and

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effective communication so that it will facilitate an influence on the initiate the practice of
change positively.
Refreezing
A refreezing process highlights the end of the transformation and proposed an evaluation
on the efficacy of the change (Lv and Zhang 2017). It is important for me and my team to
evaluate the change properly and find out any gaps that can damage the expected outcome of the
change management. The refreeze stage is the concluding part where I can expect to get adequate
measure in the process of delivering a new relationship with the doctors. Moreover, another
important part is to put focus on engaging the pharmacists to participate in the training.
Recommendations and future directions
However, the change management practice require some additional process for
developing a futuristic plan.
 Training the pharmacists for good communication with the patients. It is essential for the
pharmacists to ensure the safety of the patients. Therefore, a good communication with
the patients help the pharmacists to identify their problems and suggest better remedy for
their wellbeing.
 Preparing the educational curriculum precise and accurate for the pharmacists so that they
can feel motivated to participate in the skill development practice.
Conclusion
The above discussion is clearly reflected an effective measure for the pharmacists to
formulate a better practice for the wellbeing of the patients. In this regard, the pharmacists are

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played significant role in terms of consulting and advising the patients for their treatment.
However, the pharmaceutical training and re-registration process is taking time so that the
pharmacists feel lack of engaging in the practice. Apart from that that the professional
contradiction with the doctors and the nurses is also generated high problem for the pharmacists
to choose this as a profession. Therefore, this change management plan will procure an effective
measure for the pharmacists by changing the policies regarding pharmacists’ business activities.
Moreover, it can be stated that the role of a communication between the management and the
employees will also foster a better practice so that the pharmacists can understand their role and
never collide with the profession of the doctors and nurses. Therefore, it can be concluded that
the report clearly highlighted the effectiveness of the change management plan that will help the
pharmacists to become more competent.

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