Pharmacy students' perceptions of postgraduate pharmacy residency programs and job outlook in an economic recession—Phase I

Khan, Amena; Griffin, Brooke; Schumacher, Christie

doi:10.1016/j.cptl.2012.01.006

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“…There is evidence that the job market for recent pharmacy graduates is shrinking, 33 and as a result, graduating doctors of pharmacy are more likely to pursue a residency position than in the past. 24 This item may reflect concerns related to the changing landscape of the pharmacy job market. Schools and colleges of pharmacy may consider promoting a variety of career opportunities that a PharmD degree may provide, as well as emphasize training in transferrable skills for a broader range of careers than are presently promoted.…”

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“…Previously identified stressors for pharmacy students include: coursework and exams, 1, 17,19,22 financial concerns, 1, 17,19,22 lack of English proficiency, 1 unsupportive faculty or conflict with faculty, 1,22 family, 17,19 lack of social time, 17 physical health issues, 17,19 lack of sleep, 17,23 and the job market. 24 The purpose of the current analysis is to synthesize disparate findings related to sources of stress in pharmacy students. Identifying the number and type of stressors for pharmacy students, and how they relate to perceived stress, is a necessary step in determining if interventions or curricular changes are needed.…”

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Sources of stress for pharmacy students in a nationwide sample

Votta

Benau

2014

Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning

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The purpose of this study is to provide insight into the sources of stress experienced by current professional year pharmacy students in the United States. Methods: An online survey related to the sources of stress of current pharmacy students was distributed nationally. The survey included a section in which the respondent could choose any or all of 10 stress factors: coursework, grades, faculty, health concerns, family, current job market, finances, lack of sleep, friends, and "other." The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) was also administered. Frequency and distribution of stressors and stress levels across professional year was also assessed. Results: A majority of respondents reported coursework, lack of sleep, finances, and grades as stressors. A minority of participants selected family, job market, faculty, friends, health concerns and "other" stressors. Grades, lack of sleep, and faculty had the largest association with increased PSS scores. P4 students reported significantly fewer stressors than other years. More advanced students were less likely to report lack of sleep, grades, or coursework, but were more likely to select the job market. Conclusion: Academic concerns are a primary source of stress for a large majority of the sample. Development of interventions should focus on earlier professional years and emphasize the importance of sleep and physical health as students in these years report these stressors more frequently than advanced students. Further research is necessary to validate and extend the present findings.

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Sources of stress for pharmacy students in a nationwide sample

Votta

Benau

2014

Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning

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The impact of economic recessions on health workers: a systematic review and best-fit framework synthesis of the evidence from the last 50 years

Russo

Silva²,

Gassasse

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Health Policy and Planning

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Economic crises carry a substantial impact on population health and health systems, but little is known on how these transmit to health workers (HWs). Addressing such a gap is timely as HWs are pivotal resources, particularly during pandemics or the ensuing recessions. Drawing from the empirical literature, we aimed to provide a framework for understanding the impact of recessions on HWs and their reactions. We use a systematic review and best-fit framework synthesis approach to identify the relevant qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods evidence, and refine an a priori, theory-based conceptual framework. Eight relevant databases were searched, and four reviewers employed to independently review full texts, extract data and appraise the quality of the evidence retrieved. A total of 57 peer-reviewed publications were included, referring to six economic recessions. The 2010–15 Great Recession in Europe was the subject of most (52%) of the papers. Our consolidated framework suggests that recessions transmit to HWs through three channels: (1) an increase in the demand for services; (2) the impacts of austerity measures; and (3) changes in the health labour market. Some of the evidence appeared specific to the context of crises; demand for health services and employment increased during economic recessions in North America and Oceania, but stagnated or declined in Europe in connection with the austerity measures adopted. Burn-out, lay-offs, migration and multiple jobholding were the reactions observed in Europe, but job opportunities never dwindled for physicians during recessions in North America, with nurses re-entering labour markets during such crises. Loss of motivation, absenteeism and abuse of health systems were documented during recessions in low-income countries. Although the impacts of recessions may vary across economic events, health systems, labour markets and policy responses, our review and framework provide an evidence base for policies to mitigate the effects on HWs.

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Pharmacy students' perceptions of postgraduate pharmacy residency programs and job outlook in an economic recession—Phase I

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Sources of stress for pharmacy students in a nationwide sample

Sources of stress for pharmacy students in a nationwide sample

The impact of economic recessions on health workers: a systematic review and best-fit framework synthesis of the evidence from the last 50 years

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