Intention to Leave, Job Stress, Burnout, and Job Satisfaction Among Pharmacists in Lebanon

NCT06599359 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 19/24/D
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 277
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

In Lebanon, the situation of pharmacists is complicated by external factors such as economic instability and healthcare system challenges. The economic crisis has led to financial strain for many pharmacists, affecting their income and job security. Additionally, shortages of medications and medical supplies, along with high patient loads, contribute to increased job stress and burnout. Political instability adds another layer of uncertainty and stress, impacting the overall mental well-being of healthcare professionals. Recent studies emphasize the need for interventions to mitigate job stress and burnout among pharmacists. No study has comprehensively assessed these themes among pharmacists in Lebanon, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequences of the economic crisis. This study aims to test the dynamics of intention to leave, job stress, burnout, and job satisfaction among pharmacists due to their significant impact on healthcare delivery.

Conditions

Job Satisfaction; Burnout; Intention to Leave

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pharmacists perception

  Correlation between the score of the intention to leave, burnout and satisfaction schemes with the participants general characteristics.

  through study completion, an average of 3 months

Study Arms (1)

Pharmacists

Employed Lebanese Pharmacists/Pharmacy Students

Behavioral: BLISS Questionnaire

Interventions

BLISS Questionnaire BEHAVIORAL

After extensive literature review and review from the IRB of the Lebanese University. A questionnaire was developed to assess the Intention to leave, job stress, burnout, and job satisfaction among pharmacists in Lebanon The following sections will be considered: * Socio-economic characteristics * Work-related characteristics * Job stress assessment (Likert scale) * Burnout assessment (Likert scale) * Intention to Leave assessment (Likert scale)

Pharmacists

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Pharmacists and pharmacy students in Lebanon

You may qualify if:

• Employed Lebanese Pharmacists/Pharmacy Students
• Above 18 years
• Those agreeing to participate in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Unemployed pharmacists for more than one month
• Non-Lebanese
• Those with mental conditions who cannot answer the survey
• Those who refuse to participate

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Lebanese University: lead

Study Sites (2)

Pharmacy Du Liban

Beirut, 0000, Lebanon

Location

Lebanese University

Beirut, 4350-163, Lebanon

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Burnout, Psychological

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• Georges Hatem, PhD

  Clinical and Epidemiological Research Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lebanese University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: ECOLOGIC OR COMMUNITY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Clinical and Epidemiological Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 11, 2024
• First Posted: September 19, 2024
• Study Start: July 15, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 20, 2024
• Study Completion: December 30, 2024
• Last Updated: March 4, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Locations

LE (2)