Evaluation of burnout among Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists in the United States
Introduction Burnout is an occupational phenomenon resulting from chronic workplace stress that is unsuccessfully managed. Data related to burnout among clinical pharmacists are limited. This study aimed to measure burnout among Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists (BCPPs) and evaluate the correl...
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| author | Samantha Catanzano, PharmD, BCPP Jennifer N. Gemmellaro, PharmD, BCPP, BCPS Melissa Mooers Gross, BS, PharmD, MHA, BCPP, BCPS, BCGP, BCIDP, CPEL, CPPS Monica Fahmy, PharmD, BCPP, BCPS Gregory H. Payne, MBA, CAE Kelly C. Lee, PharmD, MAS, BCPP, FCCP |
| author_facet | Samantha Catanzano, PharmD, BCPP Jennifer N. Gemmellaro, PharmD, BCPP, BCPS Melissa Mooers Gross, BS, PharmD, MHA, BCPP, BCPS, BCGP, BCIDP, CPEL, CPPS Monica Fahmy, PharmD, BCPP, BCPS Gregory H. Payne, MBA, CAE Kelly C. Lee, PharmD, MAS, BCPP, FCCP |
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Burnout is an occupational phenomenon resulting from chronic workplace stress that is unsuccessfully managed. Data related to burnout among clinical pharmacists are limited. This study aimed to measure burnout among Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists (BCPPs) and evaluate the correlation between practice characteristics and demographics.
Methods
This was a cross-sectional survey study of BCPPs. The survey included demographic, practice-related, and burnout questions. The primary outcome was burnout scores using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey for Medical Personnel (MBI-HSS [MP]). Secondary outcomes assessed the practice and demographic factors that may have affected burnout levels. Correlation and regression statistics between MBI-HSS (MP) and practice and demographic variables were performed.
Results
Of 571 invitees, 225 participated in the study, and 173 respondents were included. Burnout subscale scores were not significantly different based on age, race, gender, marital, or caregiver status; however, a sense of belonging positively influenced all subscale scores. Regular mentorship and engaging in a hobby were correlated with significantly lower emotional exhaustion scores (20.2 vs 24.8, P = 0.028, and 22.7 vs 28.4, P = 0.010). Burnout subscale scores were comparable between practice settings. However, personal accomplishment subscale scores were significantly lower for pharmacists in the inpatient versus outpatient setting (37.1 vs 38.9, P = 0.036).
Conclusion
BCPPs are at risk for burnout. Race, gender, and patient volume were not associated with burnout. Factors including mentorship, engaging in hobbies, and a sense of belonging were identified as potential modifiers of burnout in BCPPs. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d4583f269b7f469db76b5c18b574b2cd2025-08-20T02:30:31ZengAmerican Association of Psychiatric PharmacistsMental Health Clinician2168-97092025-06-0115315015510.9740/mhc.2025.06.150i2168-9709-15-3-150Evaluation of burnout among Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists in the United StatesSamantha Catanzano, PharmD, BCPP0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6281-7038Jennifer N. Gemmellaro, PharmD, BCPP, BCPS1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3578-8427Melissa Mooers Gross, BS, PharmD, MHA, BCPP, BCPS, BCGP, BCIDP, CPEL, CPPS2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1850-6379Monica Fahmy, PharmD, BCPP, BCPS3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5723-5607Gregory H. Payne, MBA, CAE4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8592-7280Kelly C. Lee, PharmD, MAS, BCPP, FCCP5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1674-42101 (Corresponding author) Clinical Assistant Professor, The University of Texas at Austin - College of Pharmacy, Austin, Texas2 Behavioral Health Clinical Pharmacist, St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center, Tampa, Florida3 Regional Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services (West/North), WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania4 Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Yale New Haven Health, New Haven, Connecticut5 Director of Strategic Initiatives, AAPP, Lincoln, Nebraska6 Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, University of California, San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, La Jolla, CaliforniaIntroduction Burnout is an occupational phenomenon resulting from chronic workplace stress that is unsuccessfully managed. Data related to burnout among clinical pharmacists are limited. This study aimed to measure burnout among Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists (BCPPs) and evaluate the correlation between practice characteristics and demographics. Methods This was a cross-sectional survey study of BCPPs. The survey included demographic, practice-related, and burnout questions. The primary outcome was burnout scores using the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey for Medical Personnel (MBI-HSS [MP]). Secondary outcomes assessed the practice and demographic factors that may have affected burnout levels. Correlation and regression statistics between MBI-HSS (MP) and practice and demographic variables were performed. Results Of 571 invitees, 225 participated in the study, and 173 respondents were included. Burnout subscale scores were not significantly different based on age, race, gender, marital, or caregiver status; however, a sense of belonging positively influenced all subscale scores. Regular mentorship and engaging in a hobby were correlated with significantly lower emotional exhaustion scores (20.2 vs 24.8, P = 0.028, and 22.7 vs 28.4, P = 0.010). Burnout subscale scores were comparable between practice settings. However, personal accomplishment subscale scores were significantly lower for pharmacists in the inpatient versus outpatient setting (37.1 vs 38.9, P = 0.036). Conclusion BCPPs are at risk for burnout. Race, gender, and patient volume were not associated with burnout. Factors including mentorship, engaging in hobbies, and a sense of belonging were identified as potential modifiers of burnout in BCPPs.https://theijpt.org/doi/pdf/10.9740/mhc.2025.06.150psychiatric pharmacistburnoutmental healthwell-being |
| spellingShingle | Samantha Catanzano, PharmD, BCPP Jennifer N. Gemmellaro, PharmD, BCPP, BCPS Melissa Mooers Gross, BS, PharmD, MHA, BCPP, BCPS, BCGP, BCIDP, CPEL, CPPS Monica Fahmy, PharmD, BCPP, BCPS Gregory H. Payne, MBA, CAE Kelly C. Lee, PharmD, MAS, BCPP, FCCP Evaluation of burnout among Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists in the United States Mental Health Clinician psychiatric pharmacist burnout mental health well-being |
| title | Evaluation of burnout among Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists in the United States |
| title_full | Evaluation of burnout among Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists in the United States |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of burnout among Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists in the United States |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of burnout among Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists in the United States |
| title_short | Evaluation of burnout among Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists in the United States |
| title_sort | evaluation of burnout among board certified psychiatric pharmacists in the united states |
| topic | psychiatric pharmacist burnout mental health well-being |
| url | https://theijpt.org/doi/pdf/10.9740/mhc.2025.06.150 |
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