HSDR - 13/07/49

A Longitudinal National Evaluation of Schwartz Centre Rounds®: an intervention to enhance compassion in relationships between staff and patients through providing support for staff and promoting their wellbeing

Project title: A Longitudinal National Evaluation of Schwartz Centre Rounds®: an intervention to enhance compassion in relationships between staff and patients through providing support for staff and promoting their wellbeing

Call to action: 13/07 13/07 After Francis: Research to strengthen organisational capacity to deliver compassionate care in the NHS

Research type: Primary Research

Chief investigator: Professor Jill Maben

Lead Author: Professor Jill Maben

Contractor: King's College London

Cost: £803,654.36

Co-investigators: Dr Caroline Shuldham, Dr Catherine Foot, Professor Cath Taylor, Professor Jeremy Dawson.

Started: September 2014 | Status: Published November 2018

Schwartz Rounds offer a unique form of support, and although implementation varies and challenges include resourcing and accessibility, Rounds can improve well-being, increase empathy for patients and colleagues and change practice.

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