Aiwen Wang
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Publication Comment: Safety and Efficacy of Apixaban Versus Warfarin in Patients With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease(SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC, 2019-01-01) Peh, Leticia Xyn Yen; Narayanaswamy, Shyamala; Wang, Aiwen; Dr Aiwen Wang; PHARMACYPublication Burnout and resilience among pharmacists: A Singapore study(Wiley, 2022-01-01) Tan, YZ; Chong, JJ; Chew, LST; Tan, KH; Wang, A; Dr Aiwen Wang; ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING; DEAN'S OFFICE (DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL); PHARMACYBackground: Rising demand in healthcare in recent years has placed significant stress on healthcare professionals and has inevitably led to increasing levels of burnout. While associated factors and negative consequences of burnout have been quantified within various professions, there is a paucity of data describing its prevalence and impact among pharmacists, and within the Asia-Pacific region. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of, and characterize risk factors, that may be associated with burnout among pharmacists in patient care sectors in Singapore. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among pharmacists in patient care sectors in Singapore from February to April 2020. Participation invites to the survey were disseminated by pharmacy managers in patient care areas across all healthcare institutions in Singapore. The Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS) was used to assess the prevalence of burnout in the respondent, and the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) and Jefferson Scale of Physician Empathy (JSPE) to evaluate resilience and empathy respectively. Demographic characteristics were also collected and summarized. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to explore associations between burnout and potential risk factors. Possible impact from burnout was also assessed as part of the questionnaire. Burnout was defined as a high emotional exhaustion (EE, ≥27) or depersonalization (DP, ≥10) score on the MBI-HSS. Results: Seven hundred and six out of 1289 pharmacists (54.8%) completed the survey, of which 61.5% of respondents experienced burnout. Factors associated with burnout included institution of practice, hours at work, number of patient care hours, resilience, and empathy. Pharmacists with burnout had a higher propensity to seek a job change, were less satisfied with work, and took more medical leave than non-burnout counterparts. Conclusion: Burnout among Singapore pharmacists is prevalent and deserves attention. Comprehensive strategies are needed to mitigate the potential negative consequences that may arise from increasing levels of burnout.Publication Burnout and resilience among pharmacy technicians: A Singapore study(ELSEVIER, 2022-01-01) Chong, Jin Jian; Tan, Yan Zhi; Chew, Lita Sui Tjien; Tan, Kok Hian; Wang, Aiwen; Dr Aiwen Wang; ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING; DEAN'S OFFICE (DUKE-NUS MEDICAL SCHOOL); PHARMACYBackground: Burnout describes emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP), and low personal achievement caused by work and is known to bring about negative consequences to practitioners, patients, and health systems. Various organizational and personal factors, such as organizational strategies and resilience, have been associated with this phenomenon. However, there is a paucity of data describing the prevalence of burnout among pharmacy staff within Singapore and Asia, especially in the pharmacy technician (PT) population. Objectives: This study aimed to (1) quantify burnout in PTs in patient-care sectors in Singapore and (2) explore factors that may be associated with burnout. Methods: A cross-sectional survey among PTs in patient-care areas in Singapore, which includes hospitals, primary and secondary care institutions, and retail pharmacies, across both public and private sectors was conducted from February to April 2020. The Maslach Burnout Inventory – Human Services Survey and Brief Resilience Scale were used to assess burnout and resilience among participants. Demographic, employment, and well-being information were also collected and summarized. Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression were used to assess associations between burnout and potential risk and impact factors. Results: Slightly more than half (52.0%) of PTs reported burnout (EE score ≥27 or DP ≥10 or both). Statistically significant factors associated with burnout include resilience, age, years of experience, ethnicity, marital status, nationality, highest qualifications, pharmacy-related certification, full-time employment status, and work hours. Impact associated with burnout includes intent for job change, job satisfaction, sleep, and presence of mental conditions. Statistically significant reported reasons for burnout and ways to build resilience were also elucidated. Conclusion: Burnout affects most PTs in Singapore and is primarily driven by workload and nature of their work, low resilience, and poor social support structures. National and organizational efforts are needed to arrest the vicious cycle that propagates burnout in PTs.