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Relationship between personality traits and pharmacist performance in a pharmacy practice research trial
Meagen Rosenthal1, Jane Sutton1, Zubin Austin1
1Department of Pharmacy Administration (Rosenthal), University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi.
Summary
Pharmacists
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice Research
- Behavioral Pharmacy
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Pharmacists' engagement in research is crucial for advancing pharmacy practice.
- Limited understanding exists regarding pharmacists' participation in research trials.
- Personality traits may influence research involvement and performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between pharmacists' personality traits and their performance in a pharmacy practice research trial.
- To explore how personality influences participation and outcomes in research.
Main Methods:
- An observational, cross-sectional survey design was employed.
- Pharmacists completed the Big Five Inventory (BFI) to assess personality traits.
- BFI results were correlated with performance metrics in the research trial.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant differences were found for the primary hypotheses.
- Exploratory analysis indicated extroversion is linked to study participation and patient follow-up.
- Extroversion also correlated with obtaining prescribing authority for the study.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacists' personality traits may interact with their performance in research settings.
- Further research is needed to fully characterize this relationship.
- Understanding these links can inform integration of research into practice.
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