Examining Pharmacy Alumni's Perceptions of Job Satisfaction, Achievements, and Preparedness: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Autor: Elshami S; Clinical Pharmacy and Practice Department, College of Pharmacy, QU-Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar., Awaisu A; Clinical Pharmacy and Practice Department, College of Pharmacy, QU-Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar., Abidi R; Clinical Pharmacy and Practice Department, College of Pharmacy, QU-Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar., Al-Ghazal L; Clinical Pharmacy and Practice Department, College of Pharmacy, QU-Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar., Al-Hathal T; Clinical Pharmacy and Practice Department, College of Pharmacy, QU-Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar., Basil M; Clinical Pharmacy and Practice Department, College of Pharmacy, QU-Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar., Fakhr N; Clinical Pharmacy and Practice Department, College of Pharmacy, QU-Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar., Yakti O; Clinical Pharmacy and Practice Department, College of Pharmacy, QU-Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar., El-Awaisi A; Clinical Pharmacy and Practice Department, College of Pharmacy, QU-Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar., Stewart D; Clinical Pharmacy and Practice Department, College of Pharmacy, QU-Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar., Mraiche F; Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, College of Pharmacy, QU-Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar., Diab M; Clinical Pharmacy and Practice Department, College of Pharmacy, QU-Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar., Mukhalalati B; Clinical Pharmacy and Practice Department, College of Pharmacy, QU-Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar. Electronic address: banan.m@qu.edu.qa.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: American journal of pharmaceutical education [Am J Pharm Educ] 2023 May; Vol. 87 (5), pp. 100059. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Mar 15.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2023.100059
Abstrakt: Objectives: There is a scarcity of research that holistically explores pharmacy alumni's employment experience and their professional performance. Job satisfaction is linked to professionals' productivity and their educational preparedness. This study aimed to explore the professional experiences of the College of Pharmacy-Qatar University alumni.
Methods: A convergent mixed-methods design was utilized to examine the alumni's perceptions of job satisfaction, achievements in the workplace, and preparedness for practice through both quantitative and qualitative approaches. This study involved the administration of a pre-tested online questionnaire among all alumni (n = 214) and the conduction of 7 focus groups of which the participants were selected from a heterogeneous purposive sample (n = 87). Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory was applied in both approaches.
Results: One hundred thirty-six alumni completed the questionnaire (response rate = 63.6%), and 40 alumni attended the focus groups. A good level of job satisfaction was shown (median score = 30 [IQR = 12], [out of 48]). Sources of job satisfaction and dissatisfaction were recognition and limited opportunities for professional growth, respectively. Also, good satisfaction was revealed (median score = 20 [IQR = 21], [out of 56]) with the alumni's ability to attain several achievements (eg, developing pharmacy-related services), which allowed for career success. Moreover, fair agreement concerning the adequacy of the preparedness for practice was indicated (eg, being care providers) (mean = 37 [SD = 7.5], [out of 52]). However, certain aspects, such as the enhancement of non-clinical knowledge, warranted further improvement.
Conclusion: Overall, pharmacy alumni had positive perceptions of their professional experiences. However, alumni's excellence in different pharmacy career prospects needs to be supported throughout their learning experience.
(Copyright © 2023 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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