Multi-center investigation on personnel training and scientific research status of pharmacy intravenous admixture services (PIVAS) in mainland China based on the perspectives of PIVAS leaders

We sought to analyze the current situation of personnel training and scientific research regarding pharmacy intravenous admixture services (PIVAS), provide evidence-based medical knowledge inform for PIVAS in mainland China. A cross-sectional survey was used examine status training, capabilities, needs, output based from perspective leaders The period March April 2019. total 137 hospitals China participated this survey. main content areas staff each hospital were professional theoretical (100.00%, 137/137) practical operation ability (98.54%, 135/137). frequency typically 1 2 times/month (56.9%, 78/137). average duration a single session h or less (68.6%, 94/137). most common forms lectures (94.89%, 130/137) operations (79.56%, 109/137). 51.8% (71/137) believed that had high degree but 61.3% (84/137) few mastered methodology, 41.6% (57/137) relatively poor. Among personnel, only 38.7% (53/137) specialized training. annual SCI 0 18 articles (median articles) number national-level funding grants 0). There no significant differences between different provinces levels. found be rich, management tools, career development, weak, very low. It is necessary build comprehensive system development among personnel.