Workplace culture for forensic mental health services: a mixed methods descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Workplace culture is theorized to involve a combination of elements such as assumptions, beliefs, and values. An effective workplace culture is safe and person-centred, which enables staff to flourish. However, there is no empirical evidence describing or informing workplace culture for forensic mental health settings.

Methods

The mixed methods approach is used to describe current indicators of, and perspectives on, workplace culture and understandings of ideal workplace culture for forensic mental health services. Participants responded to a literature informed survey (N = 482) enquiring about workplace psychological health and teamwork, and some (N = 72) participated in follow-up focus group discussions.

Results

Psychological health was less positive for

SUBMITTER: Furness T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11604009 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature