MeRIT Primer Participants – Proposed Research
Sunday, October 13, 2024
12:45 PM–02:15 PM
Abstract
Introduction: Professional identity (PI) refers to thinking, acting, and feeling like a member of a professional group. A strong PI influences job satisfaction and perceived value of the profession. Due to the complexity of healthcare, many professions (HCPs) have defined PI based on tasks performed at work, often leading to varying definitions of PI within the same profession. It is crucial to develop a PI that transcends task-based roles and applies consistently across practice settings. To advance PI formation in pharmacy, a need exists to explore how work identity and professionalism collectively shape pharmacists' PI, using models from other HCPs.
Research Question or Hypothesis: What is the state of the current literature on constructs related to work identity, professionalism, and PI across HCPs, including pharmacy? The identified themes will be used to guide the development of a theoretical model for PI in the pharmacy profession.
Study Design: A scoping review will be performed.
Methods: A systematic review will be conducted following PRISMA-ScR guidelines in relevant databases on literature published between January 1, 2019, and August 1, 2024, building on prior reviews that covered literature through 2018. Eligible sources include peer-reviewed research, commentaries, dissertations, and organizational reports that define and discuss at least one construct of work identity, professionalism, or PI, and are available in English. The review will focus on pharmacists, physicians, dentists, nurses, midwives, and physical therapists. All career stages and levels of training will be considered. Two reviewers will independently screen titles, abstracts, and full texts for inclusion, with a third reviewer resolving discrepancies. Data will be extracted and synthesized to identify key themes related to PI and determine gaps for further research.
Results: Results are pending.
Conclusion: This scoping review is expected to inform a theoretical model, incorporating constructs of work identity and professionalism, which may help the profession advance with a universal understanding of pharmacists’ PI.
Presenting Author
Rebecca Cope PharmD, MPH, BCACPArnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences at Long Island University
Authors
John M. Allen PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, FCCM
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Suzanna Gim PharmD, MPH
3Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences at Long Island University
Denise H. Rhoney PharmD, FCCP, MCCM, FNCS
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy