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Jennifer D Robinson1, Lindsey E Dayer2, Seth D Heldenbrand2
1Washington State University, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 412 E. Spokane Falls BLVD, Spokane, WA 99202, United States of America.
Objective:
This research article aims to measure longitudinal self-reported student pharmacist stress data across two Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programs from 2019 to 2023.
Methods:
The study was conducted at two four-year PharmD programs. The Cohen Perceived Stress Scale was administered annually to students enrolled in the first three years of the program. A total of 2022 responses were analyzed after excluding incomplete surveys.
Results:
Results indicated fluctuations in stress levels over the study period. Average stress levels increased from 2019 to 2020 (21.0 to 22.2, p < 0.001), remained stable from 2020 to 2021 (22.2 to 22.2, p = 0.82), decreased from 2021 to 2022 (22.2 to 19.7, p < 0.001), and increased again from 2022 to 2023 (19.7 to 21.3, p < 0.001). By 2023, stress levels returned to baseline (21.0 to 21.3, p = 0.31). First-year students had similar stress levels compared to second and third-year students across the study period. The highest stress levels were observed in 2020 for first and second-year students, and in 2021 for third-year students.
Conclusion:
The study underscores the importance of understanding stress dynamics in academic settings and suggests strategies for mitigating unnecessary stress through thoughtful scheduling and acknowledging external stressors. Future research should explore long-term effects and effective interventions to enhance student well-being.
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