Exploring the well-being of community pharmacy professionals, turnover intention and patient safety: Time to include operational responsibility.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic added significant occupational pressures on community pharmacists. The objective of this research project was to investigate the level of distress and burnout among community pharmacy professionals and its association with their retention within their occupation as well as patient safety outcomes.

Method

We conducted a cross-sectional study on 722 community pharmacy professionals from all Canadian provinces using an online survey, including scientifically validated measures. The data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis.

Results

In Canada, 85% of community pharmacy professionals reported their mental health had suffered since the COVID-19 pandemic. Younger pharmacy professionals and those paid hourly reported a worsening le

SUBMITTER: Etezad S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10034527 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature