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Addressing Pharmacist Burnout and Staffing Shortages: A Review of Challenges and Solutions

Author(s) Dr. Nirlepkumar Patel, Adinarayana Andy
Country United States
Abstract Pharmacist burnout and staffing shortages have become significant issues in the healthcare sector, affecting pharmacist well-being and patient care quality. Burnout is defined as emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced professional efficacy. Increasing workload demands, administrative burdens, and a declining pharmacy workforce exacerbate these issues. This creates a cyclical crisis where overworked pharmacists experience heightened stress and dissatisfaction, leading to higher turnover rates and further staffing deficits. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these issues, further stretching pharmacists, who are expected to perform many additional roles such as vaccine administration and public health interventions.
The review focuses on the prevalence, causes, and consequences of pharmacist burnout, emphasizing its adverse effects on medication safety, patient outcomes, and efficiency in healthcare services. This work further discusses present-day strategies implemented to combat burnout, which include workforce growth, policy reform, Automation in pharmacy practice, and mental health initiatives. Addressing these challenges demands a comprehensive effort from health institutions, policymakers, and professional bodies to develop long-term workforce solutions. Prioritizing pharmacist well-being, improving staffing models, and supporting a system that promotes a work environment would allow the healthcare system to promote retention among pharmacists, improve job satisfaction, and improve the system's overall ability to provide safe and effective patient care.
Keywords Continuing Pharmacy Development (CPD), Automation in pharmacy, Administrative burden, Burnout prevalence worldwide, Healthcare workforce crisis, Pharmacist workforce attrition
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Published In Volume 6, Issue 2, March-April 2024
Published On 2024-03-05
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i02.38294
Short DOI https://doi.org/g86xsq
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