Pharmacy health care provider – Clinician Well-Being Knowledge Hub

Evidence of Burnout in Health-System Pharmacists.

NAM — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:19:33 +0000

This study, published in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, was guided to determine levels and risk factors of professional burnout among health-system pharmacists. Results revealed that overall, about 53.2% of pharmacists reported scores that suggest a high degree of burnout on at least one sub-scale of the MBI-HSS.

Clinician Well-Being at Virginia Mason Kirkland Medical Center: A Case Study

NAM — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 13:41:32 +0000

The following case study highlights organizational initiatives from the Virginia Mason Kirkland Medical Center that have demonstrated success in supporting well-being and preventing burnout among practicing clinicians.

The case study is intended to inform and inspire organizations facing similar challenges and seeking similar outcomes. Although there is no one-size-fits-all solution for clinician well-being, techniques and resources described in the case studies may provide a useful starting point for other groups.

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Well-Being Resource Website

NAM — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 13:21:00 +0000

From the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), this resource collates resources related to pharmacy well-being and highlights initiatives of ASHP related to pharmacist well-being and burnout.

2014 National Pharmacist Workforce Survey

NAM — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 16:33:00 +0000

The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy released a report of the national pharmacist workforce survey results, which describes the demographic and work characteristics of the pharmacist workforce, reports the work contributions of pharmacist, and characterizes the work environment and quality of work-life in the field of pharmacy.

Implementing Optimal Team-Based Care to Reduce Clinician Burnout

NAM — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:07:44 +0000

Teamwork is critical for clinician well-being and better patient care. But how can we better foster team-based care so that patients and clinicians can thrive?

The following discussion paper from the National Academy of Medicine explores optimal team-based care and its role in reducing clinician burnout and achieving better patient outcomes. Authors describe key features of successful health care teams, review existing evidence that links high-functioning teams to increased well-being, and recommend strategies to overcome barriers to optimal team-based care.

Factors Affecting Clinician Well-Being and Resilience – Conceptual Model

NAM — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 12:43:18 +0000

This conceptual model was developed by the National Academy of Medicine Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being.

This conceptual model depicts the factors associated with clinician well-being and resilience; applies these factors across all health care professions, specialties, settings, and career stages; and emphasizes the link between clinician well-being and outcomes for clinicians, patients, and the health system. The model should be used to understand well-being, rather than as a diagnostic or assessment tool. The model will be revised as the field develops and more information becomes available.

The external and individual factors of the conceptual model are hyperlinked to corresponding landing pages on the Knowledge Hub, allowing users to navigate seamlessly between the two resources. By viewing the Conceptual Model on your computer, you will find that each factor is linked to a landing page within the Knowledge Hub. Each landing page provides additional information and resources.

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Evaluating the Changing Financial Burdens for Graduating Pharmacists

NAM — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 14:26:46 +0000

Published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, the following study compares the financial burden of new practitioners in 2009 and 2014 by modeling net income from available salary, expenditure, and student loan data.Pharmacist salary and disposable income were higher on average in 2014 compared with 2009. Consumer expenditures were higher in 2014, offsetting the higher salary resulting in a 2014 discretionary income that was less than in 2009. Net income decreased from 2009 to 2014 for all pharmacy school types. Regardless of loan payment strategy, net incomes for pharmacists graduating from public and private institutions were less in 2014 compared with 2009.

Interpersonal Interactions, Job Demands and Work-Related Outcomes in Pharmacy

NAM — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:39:10 +0000

Published in the International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, the study aims to examine the connection between job demands and work-related outcomes such as commitment, burnout, identity, and satisfaction in the field of pharmacy. Using the job demands-resources model (JD-R), one which posits that job demands and job resources are associated with burnout, the study proposes that burnout develops through (1) taxing job demands can lead to exhaustion over time and/or (2) a lack of resources makes it difficult to meet demands on the job which ultimately leads to disengagement. Many factors were implicated and found to be related to high-demand or low-demand and pleasant or unpleasant encounters. Study results suggest that adequate attention must be paid to the interplay between demands on the job and interactions with health care professionals to improve the quality of the pharmacist’s work-life.

Assessment of Burnout and Associated Risk Factors Among Pharmacy Practice Faculty in the United States

NAM — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 13:46:40 +0000

Published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, the following study sought to measure the level of burnout among pharmacy practice faculty members at U.S. colleges and schools of pharmacy and to identify factors associated with burnout. Using a cross-sectional, electronic, anonymous survey-design, the authors measured faculty burnout at U.S. colleges and schools of pharmacy using the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Educators Survey, which measures the following burnout dimensions: Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. The study found that pharmacy practice faculty members at U.S. colleges and schools of pharmacy are suffering from burnout, exhibited mainly through emotional exhaustion. Emotional exhaustion was identified in 41.3% of participants and was higher in women, assistant professors, and those without a hobby. Additionally, participants without a mentor had higher scores of depersonalization, and those with children ages 1-12 years had higher emotional exhaustion and depersonalization compared to those with older children.

Comparing Self-Reported Burnout of Pharmacy Students on the Founding Campus With Those at Distance Campuses

NAM — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 13:45:31 +0000

This study, published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, sought to compare self-reported burnout among pharmacy students assigned to the founding campus and those assigned to distance campuses. Students in Gainesville (founding campus) and the Jacksonville, Orlando, and St. Petersburg distance campuses were surveyed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Results indicated that students at the founding campus in Gainesville reported more emotional burnout than students attending classes at the distance campuses. One limitation of the study is that the authors did not assess the reasons for the students’ reports of stress in this study.