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AuthorSara, Elshami
AuthorAwaisu, Ahmed
AuthorAbidi, Ranin
AuthorAl-Ghazal, Lolwa
AuthorAl-Hathal, Turfa
AuthorBasil, Mounyah
AuthorFakhr, Nour
AuthorYakti, Ola
AuthorEl-Awaisi, Alla
AuthorStewart, Derek
AuthorMraiche, Fatima
AuthorDiab, Mohammad
AuthorMukhalalati, Banan
Available date2023-07-20T06:49:25Z
Publication Date2023-05-01
Publication NameAmerican Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajpe.2023.100059
CitationElshami, S., Awaisu, A., Abidi, R., Al-Ghazal, L., Al-Hathal, T., Basil, M., ... & Mukhalalati, B. (2023). Examining Pharmacy Alumni’s Perceptions of Job Satisfaction, Achievements, and Preparedness: A Mixed-Methods Study. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 87(5), 100059.
ISSN0002-9459
URIhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002945923000608
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/45986
AbstractObjectivesThere 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. MethodsA 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. ResultsOne 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. ConclusionOverall, 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.
SponsorThis work was supported by Qatar University Student Grant [grant number: QUST-1-CPH-2021-7].
Languageen
PublisherElsevier
SubjectPharmacy alumni
Job satisfaction
Achievements in the workplace
Preparedness for practice
Mixed-methods
TitleExamining Pharmacy Alumni’s Perceptions of Job Satisfaction, Achievements, and Preparedness: A Mixed-Methods Study
TypeArticle
Issue Number5
Volume Number87
ESSN1553-6467
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