Self-reported burnout among HMO pharmacists.

This study examines self-reported burnout, potential risk factors and causes, and self-reported solutions to burnout among different types of pharmacists in a large prepaid group practice HMO. A substantial share of pharmacists reported that burnout is or has been a problem with them. The quality of the job was mentioned as the most frequent cause of burnout by all types of pharmacists. More variety and responsibility and decreased workloads were the most frequently offered solutions to burnout by both staff and supervisor/specialist pharmacists. The findings suggest that pharmacists' burnout should be of concern to management.