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Work Profile Factors Identified From the Career Pathway Evaluation Program, 2018 Pharmacist Profile Survey
Jon C Schommer1, Elliott M Sogol2, Lawrence M Brown3
1University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|February 1, 2020
Summary
This study identified eleven distinct work profile factors for pharmacists using the 2018 Pharmacist Profile Survey. These findings highlight variations in pharmacist career paths, aiding educational and training decisions.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Health Workforce Research
- Career Development
Background:
- Understanding pharmacist work profiles is crucial for career development and educational planning.
- The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Career Pathway Evaluation Program (CPEP) provides data on pharmacist roles.
- Previous research has not fully elucidated the underlying factors defining diverse pharmacist work settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and characterize the underlying work profile factors of pharmacists.
- To utilize data from the 2018 Pharmacist Profile Survey (PPS) for factor identification.
- To inform career path descriptions within the APhA CPEP.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory factor analysis was employed to determine latent work profile structures.
- Descriptive statistics and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were used to analyze survey data.
- The study analyzed responses from the 2018 PPS, encompassing 17 distinct work categories.
Main Results:
- Eleven distinct underlying factors were identified, representing pharmacist work setting profiles.
- Significant variations in these factors were observed across the 17 career categories.
- The identified factors provide a nuanced description of pharmacist career paths.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacist career types exhibit considerable variation.
- The developed work profile factors offer insights into the characteristics of different pharmacy careers.
- These profiles can guide decisions related to education, experience, residency, and certification for pharmacists.
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