A Cross-sectional Assessment of Burnout Presence Among Pharmacy Professionals at Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Overview

Journal SAGE Open Med

Publisher Sage Publications

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2023 Dec 11

PMID 38078204

Authors

Rama Ranabhat

Anil Giri

Binaya Sapkota

Rajeev Shrestha

Sunil Shrestha

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Abstract

Introduction: Burnout is a significant concern among healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, as it can lead to adverse effects on their well-being, job satisfaction, and patient care delivery. However, no previous study was conducted among pharmacy professionals in Nepal to assess their burnout cases. This study aimed to evaluate burnout presence and explore its associated factors among pharmacy professionals in Nepal.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among pharmacy professionals of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. The validated Burnout Assessment Tool measured burnout across multiple domains. Data on demographic and work-related characteristics were also collected. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were used to analyze the data and identify significant associations among the variables.

Results: Most participants were in the age group of 21-30 (64.7%), had a graduate degree (47.3%), and worked in hospital pharmacy settings (49.1%). Exhaustion was the most common (39.7%) burnout experienced, while mental distance and emotional and cognitive impairment were reported in one-fourth of the participants. Alternatively, only one in five participants showed secondary symptoms of burnout. Gender, working hours, exercise frequency, and substance abuse were significantly associated with burnout domains.

Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into the prevalence and factors associated with burnout among pharmacy professionals in Nepal. The findings highlight the significance of addressing burnout in this crucial healthcare sector, with gender, exercise frequency, and substance use emerging as notable contributors. These results underscore the need for targeted interventions and support systems to promote the well-being of pharmacy professionals and ensure the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare services in Nepal.

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