Researchers reviewed the literature to investigate the causes of psychological ill-health (stress and anxiety, for instance) among nurses, midwives and paramedics. They identified solutions, and recommended that senior leaders, managers and team leaders, along with nurses, midwives and paramedics:
- improve working conditions (through regular breaks and appropriate facilities, for example)
- address the blame culture and assume staff are doing their best in difficult situations
- expect staff to experience psychological ill-health and take a preventive approach
- shift from individual interventions only (such as mindfulness or resilience training, which can be important) to include a focus on system-level culture change.
The researchers produced guidance for NHS leaders at all levels, and staff, to help implement the suggestions.
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