2013 Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 14-19
Basic employment data was collected from a mail-in survey of 916 hospital pharmacists in Japan, and common trends were explored for respondents who had experienced employment changes. Survey items included respondents' individual attributes and information related to work facilities and employment changes. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to explore factors concerning the existence of employment change. The response rate was 52.5%. The respondents' average duration of employment at their current employment location was 10.2 ± 9.1 years. A total of 35.3% of respondents reported having experienced an employment change. Among them, 38.8% had previously been employed in pharmacies and 35.3% in hospitals. Results of the analysis revealed that most respondents who changed employment were old, worked in facilities with small number of beds, had few years of employment at the current facility, and held qualifications such as certified and/or professional pharmacist. Those who changed employment were more likely to be employed by facilities with small number of beds because small-and medium-sized facilities have a common employment practice of mid-career recruitment. Furthermore, these people were more likely to hold professional certificates because of their independence and awareness of improved career prospects.
