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Burnout among pharmacists.

M R Lahoz1, H L Mason

  • 1College of Pharmacy, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425-2302.

American Pharmacy
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
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Pharmacist burnout is a significant issue, particularly affecting women under 40 in chain community pharmacies. Identifying and addressing burnout factors is crucial for the well-being of pharmacy professionals.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Occupational Health
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Burnout among healthcare professionals is a growing concern.
  • Pharmacists face unique stressors in their work environment.
  • Understanding burnout predictors is essential for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence and degree of burnout among pharmacists.
  • To identify individual and job-related characteristics associated with pharmacist burnout.

Main Methods:

  • A nationwide mail survey was distributed to a random sample of the American Pharmaceutical Association membership.
  • 1,261 questionnaires were returned, yielding a 57.1% response rate.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to identify burnout correlates.

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Main Results:

  • Moderate levels of burnout were reported by pharmacists nationwide.
  • Pharmacists experiencing the highest burnout were typically women under 40.
  • Burnout was more prevalent in chain community pharmacy settings and among those with less than 10 years of practice or in the same job.

Conclusions:

  • Demographic and practice setting factors are associated with pharmacist burnout.
  • Further research is needed to explore additional personal and practice conditions contributing to burnout.
  • Interpersonal communication strategies are recommended to identify and manage burnout signs in pharmacy employees.