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Maria Gustafsson1, Helena Norberg1, Sofia Mattsson1
1Department of Medical and Translational Biology, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden.
Pharmacist job satisfaction has decreased since 2018. Opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD) and perceived educational relevance are key factors influencing job satisfaction among pharmacy graduates.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy education
- Professional development
- Workforce satisfaction
Background:
- Job satisfaction is crucial for professional outcomes, impacting performance, motivation, and retention.
- Low job satisfaction correlates with increased staff turnover, burnout, and intent to leave the profession.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess job satisfaction trends among Umeå University-educated pharmacists over time.
- To identify factors influencing job satisfaction in this cohort.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to pharmacy graduates (2019-2023) of Umeå University's web-based programs.
- Results were compared with a prior study (2015-2018 graduates).
- Response rate was 38%.
Main Results:
- Job satisfaction significantly decreased from 91.4% (2015-2018) to 76.4% (2019-2023) (p=0.004).
- Higher job satisfaction was linked to greater continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities (OR: 5.360) and the perception of education's practical utility (OR: 3.983).
Conclusions:
- Job satisfaction among recent pharmacy graduates has declined.
- Enhancing CPD and ensuring educational relevance are vital for improving pharmacist job satisfaction and retention.
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