Alison Strath

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Alison Strath’s research sits at the vital intersection of digital health, pharmacy practice, and rural healthcare delivery. Her work is driven by a commitment to improving access to medicines and pharmaceutical services, particularly for underserved populations. She is best known for her pioneering proof-of-concept study on tele-pharmacy in rural Scotland, which demonstrated the feasibility and acceptability of delivering community pharmacy services—including consultations, over-the-counter advice, and prescription dispensing—via tele-technology. This foundational work, cited 23 times, has helped pave the way for remote pharmaceutical care in geographically isolated communities. Strath has also made significant contributions to implementation science, notably through her 2020 study applying Normalization Process Theory to understand the facilitators and barriers to implementing electronic medicines management systems in hospitals. This work, with 17 citations, provides critical insights for health informatics and policy. Her research is notable for its practical focus on real-world implementation, blending rigorous qualitative methods with a clear aim to enhance patient safety and healthcare equity. Strath’s work is essential reading for anyone interested in digital health, rural medicine, or the future of pharmacy practice.