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

BMC Health Services Research

Research

Jasmine Hine¹  Karen Walker-Bone²  Wendy Lawrence³  Julia Smedley⁴  Daniella Watson⁵ 

[1] Faculty of Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK;Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, Southampton General Hospital, University of Southampton, SO16 6YD, Southampton, UK;MRC Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Health and Work, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK;Monash Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia;Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, Southampton General Hospital, University of Southampton, SO16 6YD, Southampton, UK;NIHR, Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK;Occupational Health, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK;School of Human Development and Health, Faculty of Medicine, Global Health Research Institute, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK;

关键词: Focus groups;    Health and well-being initiative;    Healthcare workers;    Occupational health;    Public hospital;    Qualitative;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12913-022-08621-y

 received in 2022-03-08, accepted in 2022-08-23,  发布年份 2022

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

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.

【 授权许可】

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