Value of Schwartz Rounds in promoting the emotional well-being of healthcare workers: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Schwartz Rounds are forums that enable healthcare staff to reflect on emotional and social dimensions of their work. In this study, we aimed to explore the experiences of Schwartz Rounds on emotional aspects of care and practice within a clinical environment.

Design

Using qualitative methods, we interviewed participants individually and in focus groups. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed by thematic analysis.

Setting

The study was based at a public health service Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau in Auckland, New Zealand's largest, most ethnically diverse population.

Participants

Participants were panellists who took part in successive Schwartz Rounds over a 10-month period. There were 17 participants with a range of experience (1-30 year

SUBMITTER: Ng L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10083799 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature