Burnout and Turnover Intention Among Community and Hospital Pharmacists in Metro Manila, Philippines

Burnout among pharmacists is an increasingly urgent concern, with previous studies emphasizing its physical, psychological, and occupational consequences. However, limited research has explored specific burnout experiences and their impact on turnover intentions among Filipino pharmacists. This stud...

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Main Authors: Rogie Royce Carandang, Forter Puguon Jr., Mary Louisse Santos, Elizabeth Ilagan, Kellie Gwyneth Gamboa, Jose Gerardo Aquino
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8104/4/4/33
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author Rogie Royce Carandang
Forter Puguon Jr.
Mary Louisse Santos
Elizabeth Ilagan
Kellie Gwyneth Gamboa
Jose Gerardo Aquino
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description Burnout among pharmacists is an increasingly urgent concern, with previous studies emphasizing its physical, psychological, and occupational consequences. However, limited research has explored specific burnout experiences and their impact on turnover intentions among Filipino pharmacists. This study examined the association between burnout, its symptoms, and turnover intentions among pharmacists in Metro Manila, Philippines. We used the Burnout Assessment Tool and Turnover Intention Scale to conduct a cross-sectional study among 300 community and hospital pharmacists. A multiple logistic regression analysis examined the association between burnout and turnover intentions among pharmacists. Of the 300 pharmacists, 73.0% were at risk of or experiencing severe burnout, and 75.7% reported a turnover intention. Pharmacists at risk of or experiencing severe burnout showed a higher likelihood of leaving their jobs (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] = 7.59; 95% Confidence Interval [CI] = 3.68, 15.64), especially if they felt exhausted (AOR = 2.49, 95% CI = 1.27, 4.89) or mentally distant (AOR = 3.92, 95% CI = 1.95, 7.86) from their work. Furthermore, dissatisfaction with salary, lack of incentives and promotions, and insufficient staffing emerged as other factors associated with the desire to leave. Addressing pharmacists’ physical and mental well-being, alongside workplace improvements, is crucial for reducing turnover intentions.
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spelling doaj-art-b90fe6b4c2eb4952bde2d960c0b36df32025-08-20T02:57:02ZengMDPI AGMerits2673-81042024-12-014446347410.3390/merits4040033Burnout and Turnover Intention Among Community and Hospital Pharmacists in Metro Manila, PhilippinesRogie Royce Carandang0Forter Puguon Jr.1Mary Louisse Santos2Elizabeth Ilagan3Kellie Gwyneth Gamboa4Jose Gerardo Aquino5Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT 06030, USACollege of Pharmacy, Adamson University, Ermita, Manila 1000, PhilippinesCollege of Pharmacy, Adamson University, Ermita, Manila 1000, PhilippinesCollege of Pharmacy, Adamson University, Ermita, Manila 1000, PhilippinesCollege of Pharmacy, Adamson University, Ermita, Manila 1000, PhilippinesCollege of Pharmacy, Adamson University, Ermita, Manila 1000, PhilippinesBurnout among pharmacists is an increasingly urgent concern, with previous studies emphasizing its physical, psychological, and occupational consequences. However, limited research has explored specific burnout experiences and their impact on turnover intentions among Filipino pharmacists. This study examined the association between burnout, its symptoms, and turnover intentions among pharmacists in Metro Manila, Philippines. We used the Burnout Assessment Tool and Turnover Intention Scale to conduct a cross-sectional study among 300 community and hospital pharmacists. A multiple logistic regression analysis examined the association between burnout and turnover intentions among pharmacists. Of the 300 pharmacists, 73.0% were at risk of or experiencing severe burnout, and 75.7% reported a turnover intention. Pharmacists at risk of or experiencing severe burnout showed a higher likelihood of leaving their jobs (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] = 7.59; 95% Confidence Interval [CI] = 3.68, 15.64), especially if they felt exhausted (AOR = 2.49, 95% CI = 1.27, 4.89) or mentally distant (AOR = 3.92, 95% CI = 1.95, 7.86) from their work. Furthermore, dissatisfaction with salary, lack of incentives and promotions, and insufficient staffing emerged as other factors associated with the desire to leave. Addressing pharmacists’ physical and mental well-being, alongside workplace improvements, is crucial for reducing turnover intentions.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8104/4/4/33burnoutcommunity pharmacistshospital pharmacistsPhilippinesturnover intention
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title Burnout and Turnover Intention Among Community and Hospital Pharmacists in Metro Manila, Philippines
title_full Burnout and Turnover Intention Among Community and Hospital Pharmacists in Metro Manila, Philippines
title_fullStr Burnout and Turnover Intention Among Community and Hospital Pharmacists in Metro Manila, Philippines
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title_sort burnout and turnover intention among community and hospital pharmacists in metro manila philippines
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