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ArticleBMC health services research2022

How to improve hospital employees' health and well-being: a staff consultation.

Wendy Lawrence, Jasmine Hine, Daniella Watson, Julia Smedley, Karen Walker-Bone

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Article in BMC health services research, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Wendy LawrenceMedical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, Southampton General Hospital, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO16 6YD, UK. wtl@mrc.soton.ac.uk.
Jasmine HineFaculty of Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Daniella WatsonSchool of Human Development and Health, Faculty of Medicine, Global Health Research Institute, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
Julia SmedleyOccupational Health, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK.
Karen Walker-BoneMedical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, Southampton General Hospital, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO16 6YD, UK.

Funding

Medical Research Council MC_PC_15015Medical Research Council MC_PC_21002
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveExplore perspectives from healthcare workers in a large public hospital (11,000 staff) on employers supporting their health and well-being.

methodsHeads of departments/services were invited to convene focus groups, facilitated by a moderator using a semi-structured discussion guide. 

resultsOver 450 members of staff participated in 28 focus groups. Themes identified were: 1)unique nature of working in a large hospital, 2)hospital management agenda and relationship with staff, 3)working environment, and 4)staff health and well-being initiatives.

conclusionsOptimal uptake of health-promoting initiatives was hindered in part due to lack of staff awareness and a range of barriers. Key requirements for improving staff health were perceived to be sufficient staffing, time and space to work safely and comfortably. Engaging with staff to hear their views, build trust and identify their needs is an essential first step.

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HospitalsHumansFocus groupsHealth and well-being initiativeHealthcare workersOccupational healthPublic hospitalQualitative

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