Job Satisfaction among Swedish Pharmacists

Area of Science:

• Pharmacy
• Occupational Health
• Social Sciences

Background:

• Pharmacist job satisfaction is vital for patient care and safety.
• Understanding factors influencing satisfaction can improve retention and work environments.
• Previous studies highlight the importance of job satisfaction in the pharmacy profession.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore and compare job satisfaction among Umeå University pharmacy graduates (2015-2018).
• To identify factors associated with job satisfaction in this cohort.
• To provide insights for employers to enhance the pharmacy work environment.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional study design.
• Alumni survey administered to pharmacists graduating between 2015 and 2018.
• Data collected on job satisfaction and associated factors.

Main Results:

• A high majority (91.4%) of graduates reported being satisfied with their jobs.
• Access to continuous professional development (CPD) was strongly associated with higher job satisfaction (OR: 18.717).
• Gender, age, employee category, workplace, years since graduation, and income did not significantly affect job satisfaction.

Conclusions:

• High levels of job satisfaction are prevalent among recent pharmacy graduates.
• Ensuring high access to continuous professional development is key to maintaining and improving pharmacist job satisfaction.
• This knowledge can help employers address employee needs, reduce turnover, and foster a better work environment.