Factors impacting job satisfaction among pharmacists in the Arab world: A qualitative study

• DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2023.02.010
• Publication Date: 2023-03-04T01:33:48Z
• Authors: Ali Azeez Al-Jumaili; Rehab Elhiny; Dixon Thomas; Fawzy Elbarbry; Maher Khdour; Fatima Sherbeny; Anas Hamad
• Keywords: Thematic Analysis; Qualitative property

This study was undertaken to investigate in-depth the factors impacting job satisfaction among pharmacists in Arab world and challenges they encounter their career path. The outcome of this should help local policymakers take corrective actions improve pharmacist's therefore enhance quality patient care.This qualitative collected responses from 12 countries, as part a large quantitative survey. Participants added comments an optional open-ended question regarding work satisfaction. Qualtrics Survey Software used collect responses. survey distributed March May 2021 through multiple online channels for filling. were analysed develop themes. An inductive constructivist approach conceptual thematic analysis methodological orientation.A total 110 responses/comments received participants. two largest practice settings participants hospitals (44.5%) community pharmacies (28.2%). Almost 40% came practising Qatar (21.8%) UAE (18.1%). data demonstrated several reasons countries. Underestimation pharmacists' role, low salaries, lack motivation excessive workload reported major contributors dissatisfaction. On other hand, professional commitment culture setting satisfaction.The provides valuable insights into aspects concerning world. Policymakers stakeholders need act upon dissatisfaction ensure potentially better working environment outcomes.