ArticleAustralasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists2024
The RANZCP Workforce Report: Action is needed, now.
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- Psychosocial workplace safety in mental health services - Commentary and considerations to improve safety.Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists · 2024Article
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objectiveThe RANZCP conducted an anonymous survey of 7200 members (trainees and psychiatrists) in December 2023, receiving 1269 responses, representing the views of roughly 1 in 6 members, and of the respondents, three quarters reported experiencing burnout in the last 3 years. We provide a commentary, citing evidence from relevant previous research, discussing the implications and proposing potential interventions.
conclusionsMembers of the RANZCP reported worsening workforce shortages, with 9 in 10 respondents stating that these negatively impacted patient care, and 7 in 10 experiencing symptoms of burnout. Eighty per cent identified workforce shortages as the top contributing factor to such burnout. The aetiology of workforce shortages and burnout is likely due to operational and structural shortfalls in psychiatric services. However, public and private sector employment information was not included in the report. There are a range of strategic, evidence-based interventions to address the psychiatrist and trainee workforce challenges, comprising general healthcare service as well as specific initiatives. Based on the findings of the report, such interventions are needed, now.
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