Barriers and enablers to accessing support services offered by staff wellbeing hubs: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

International efforts have been made to develop appropriate interventions to support the mental health needs of healthcare professionals in response to COVID-19. However, fewer staff have accessed these than expected, despite experiencing elevated levels of mental distress since the onset of the pandemic. Consequently, we aimed to examine the barriers and enablers for healthcare professionals in accessing interventions offered by a Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub.

Methods

Twenty-five semi-structured interviews were conducted with healthcare, social care and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector staff. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.

Results

Four key themes were identified: (1) Environment and Atmosphere in the Workpla

SUBMITTER: Keyworth C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9706200 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature