A realist informed mixed methods evaluation of Schwartz Center Rounds in England

National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) - 
This summary outlines initial findings from an in-depth study of Schwartz Center Rounds and the impact that they have on clinical and non-clinical staff. Researchers from The King's Fund, the University of Surrey, Kings College London and the University of Sheffield found that health care staff who regularly share the emotional, social or ethical challenges they face in the workplace experience less psychological distress, improved teamwork and increased empathy and compassion for patients and colleagues.

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