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Karen Whitfield1, Vibhuti Arya2, Zubin Austin3
1School of Pharmacy, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.
This study highlights the importance of workforce resilience in pharmacy to ensure sustainability and well-being. A global community of practice was developed to foster resilience among pharmacy students and professionals.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Workforce Development
- Global Health
Background:
- Pharmacy workforce resilience is crucial for maintaining practice, education, and administrative systems.
- Addressing burnout and promoting well-being are essential, particularly post-pandemic.
- A global community of practice is needed to support resilience across all pharmacy personnel.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of a global community of practice focused on enhancing resilience in the pharmacy workforce.
- To include students, interns, and registered pharmacists in resilience-building efforts.
- To foster a collaborative environment for addressing challenges and advancing initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Formation of a steering group with 24 members from eight countries.
- Monthly meetings to discuss practice issues and share ideas.
- Focus on education, research, and practice initiatives for resilience.
Main Results:
- Implementation of resilience training in pharmacy education.
- Research conducted on burnout and resilience in students and pharmacists.
- Facilitation of international collaborations within and beyond the group.
Conclusions:
- The developed community of practice has successfully initiated resilience-building activities.
- Continued strengthening of the community is vital to leverage collective expertise.
- The initiative supports a more resilient and sustainable pharmacy workforce globally.
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