A hospital-wide group approach to promote open dialogues of workplace issues and staff wellbeing with Schwartz Rounds.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to explore the feasibility and impact of Schwartz Rounds® led by psychiatrists/mental health professionals in an urban Australian public hospital setting and to develop strategies for optimising participants' experiences.

Methods

Being a mixed-methods study collecting qualitative and quantitative data through post-Rounds evaluation surveys, this study thematically analysed responses from 105 participants attending four consecutive monthly Rounds between February and May 2023 to assess the perceived benefits and challenges of Schwartz Rounds.

Results

Respondents highly valued the Rounds and felt cared for by the healthcare organisation. Themes related to perceived benefits included (i) Connectedness and shared experience; (ii) Understanding o

SUBMITTER: Leung KC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10913322 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature