Catanzano Samantha, Gemmellaro Jennifer N, Gross Melissa Mooers, Fahmy Monica, Payne Gregory H, Lee Kelly C
(Corresponding author) Clinical Assistant Professor, The University of Texas at Austin - College of Pharmacy, Austin, Texas,
Behavioral Health Clinical Pharmacist, St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center, Tampa, Florida.
Ment Health Clin. 2025 Jun 2;15(3):150-155. doi: 10.9740/mhc.2025.06.150. eCollection 2025 Jun.
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.
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.
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, = 0.028, and 22.7 vs 28.4, = 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, = 0.036).
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.
职业倦怠是一种因长期工作场所压力未能得到有效管理而产生的职业现象。关于临床药剂师职业倦怠的数据有限。本研究旨在测量获得认证的精神科药剂师（BCPPs）的职业倦怠程度，并评估实践特征与人口统计学之间的相关性。
这是一项针对BCPPs的横断面调查研究。该调查包括人口统计学、与实践相关的问题以及职业倦怠问题。主要结果是使用针对医务人员的马氏职业倦怠量表-人类服务调查（MBI-HSS [MP]）得出的职业倦怠得分。次要结果评估了可能影响职业倦怠水平的实践和人口统计学因素。对MBI-HSS（MP）与实践及人口统计学变量之间进行了相关性和回归统计分析。
在571名受邀者中，225人参与了研究，最终纳入173名受访者。职业倦怠各子量表得分在年龄、种族、性别、婚姻状况或照顾者状态方面无显著差异；然而，归属感对所有子量表得分有积极影响。定期接受指导和有爱好与情绪耗竭得分显著降低相关（分别为20.2对24.8，P = 0.028；以及22.7对28.4，P = 0.010）。不同实践环境下职业倦怠各子量表得分相当。然而，住院部药剂师的个人成就感子量表得分显著低于门诊部药剂师（37.1对38.9，P = 0.036）。
BCPPs存在职业倦怠风险。种族、性别和患者数量与职业倦怠无关。包括指导、有爱好和归属感等因素被确定为BCPPs职业倦怠的潜在调节因素。
