Perceived barriers to and values of PGY2 psychiatric pharmacy resident research project publication

Key Points

• Barriers to publication include lack of statistical knowledge and resident motivation, with many residents facing time constraints.
• Strong communication skills are emphasized as essential for residents seeking to publish research findings in psychiatric pharmacy.
• Barriers reported suggest potential improvements are needed in training and support for residency research projects.
• Despite the barriers, residency program directors do not see compulsory project publication as necessary for residents.