Evaluating burnout among clinical pharmacists across 23 governorates in Egypt: a cross-sectional study

Two hundred twenty-two clinical pharmacists filled out the survey, 75% had moderate and above burnout levels (CBI ≥ 50). Three multivariate models were built to explore burnout across personal, work-related, and patient-related domains. Our key findings indicate that individuals facing financial strain (insufficient income and debt) are significantly more likely to experience higher burnout. Additionally, those with a master's degree (compared to a bachelor's in pharmacy) are more prone to work-related burnout. Furthermore, an association exists between more years of experience and elevated levels of both work and personal burnout. Lastly, direct patient contact and being female are linked to higher personal burnout. In terms of univariate predictors for high overall burnout (CBI ≥ 75), more years of experience and being in debt are significantly associated with higher odds of burnout (with odds ratios of 1.08 and 6.00, respectively). The back stepwise regression model reinforces the impact of years of experience, suggesting that for each additional year of experience, the odds of high burnout increase by approximately 8.4% CONCLUSION: The prevalence of burnout among clinical pharmacists is high. Demographic characteristics may significantly influence burnout levels within specific domains. Notably, pharmacists with more years of experience are more likely to experience high burnout. These findings are alarming and warrant further investigation. Proper interventions are needed to identify the reasons behind this trend among more experienced pharmacists. By identifying these factors, we can develop effective strategies to mitigate burnout and promote well-being in this group of professional healthcare providers.