Longitudinal Assessment of Empathy and Burnout Across a Single Pharmacy Class Cohort.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-11-2023
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This is a final analysis of longitudinal evaluation of burnout and empathy among a cohort of Doctor of Pharmacy students throughout their four-year enrollment.
METHODS: The Class of 2021 received sequential Qualtrics
RESULTS: Matched survey responses were included for 91 students (85.8% response rate). Across all years, a decrease in empathy and professional efficacy and an increase in exhaustion and cynicism was seen. High categorical levels of exhaustion and cynicism indicated evidence of burnout throughout the program. Year-to-year analysis indicated statistically significant increases in exhaustion and cynicism between PY1
CONCLUSION: Students reported trends of decreasing empathy and professional efficacy, with a simultaneous increase in exhaustion and cynicism. Further evaluation of the impact of COVID-19 on these results, as well as additional methods to support overall student wellness, is needed.
First Page
100604
Last Page
100604
ISSN
1553-6467
Published In/Presented At
Cole, J. D., Ruble, M. J., Jacoby, J. L., Smith, A. B., Duka, S., Kincaid, H., & Quinn, J. F. (2023). Longitudinal Assessment of Empathy and Burnout Across a Single Pharmacy Class Cohort. American journal of pharmaceutical education, 100604. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajpe.2023.100604
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
37832651
Department(s)
Department of Emergency Medicine, Department of Education, Network Office of Research and Innovation
Document Type
Article