Meilianti, Sherly;
Matuluko, Ayodeji;
Ibrahim, Nazifa;
Uzman, Nilhan;
Bates, Ian;
(2022)
A global study on job and career satisfaction of early-career pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists.
Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy
, Article 100110. 10.1016/j.rcsop.2022.100110.
(In press).
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Abstract
Background: Job and career satisfaction of early-career pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists is imperative to ensure a motivated and effective workforce, and a secure future for pharmacy practice. In turn, this enables planning, deployment and long term implementation of global imperatives, through universal pharmacy coverage. // Objectives: This study used data from a global survey to determine the level of job and career satisfaction and identify factors that are most significant in determining satisfaction in early-career professionals. // Methods: A cross-sectional survey was distributed to members of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Young Pharmacists Group (YPG) via email and social media platforms from November 2019 to May 2020. A previously validated questionnaire using 5-point Likert scales was used. Data were analysed by exploratory factor analysis, using principal component analysis, oblique rotation, and reliability testing of identified components, followed by a comparative statistical analysis. // Results: A total of 1014 respondents from 92 countries participated in this study. Regions of domicile significantly affected job satisfaction (p = 0.004) and career satisfaction (p < 0.0001) scores. Pharmacists working in community pharmacies perceived lower job satisfaction measures compared to those who work in academic institutions (p < 0.0001) and industry sector (p = 0.012). There is a negative association between career expectations and job satisfaction and career satisfaction scores. The workplace climate is related to education and training opportunities, lower reported workloads, greater autonomy, and more remuneration. // Conclusion: This was an international study of early career pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. Enhancing factors associated with job and career satisfaction is essential to support early-career pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists in obtaining fulfilment and esteem in their chosen careers. Developing and implementing a well-framed system that provides a conducive working environment, remuneration, and greater autonomy could improve job and career satisfaction. This study provides evidence to support investment in early-career training, stated in the FIP Development Goal 2.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | A global study on job and career satisfaction of early-career pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.rcsop.2022.100110 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcsop.2022.100110 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | © 2022 The Authors. Available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) |
| Keywords: | Career satisfaction; Early-career pharmacist; Early-career pharmaceutical scientist; Job satisfaction; Policy; Pharmacy workforce and intelligence |
| UCL classification: | UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Life Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Life Sciences > UCL School of Pharmacy > Practice and Policy UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Life Sciences > UCL School of Pharmacy |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10143084 |
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