A Narrative Inquiry into the Practices of Healthcare Workers Wellness Program: The SEED Experience in New South Wales, Australia DOI Open Access
Katarzyna Olcoń, Julaine Allan, Mim Fox

et al.

Published: Aug. 15, 2022

The 2019-2020 Australian bushfires followed by the COVID-19 pandemic brought significant mental health implications of working in healthcare to fore. importance appropriate support services ensure resilience and recovery workers has been highlighted. In response staff experiences during bushfires, SEED Wellness Program was created 2020 Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, NSW Australia. used a participatory action methodology engage collaborate with teams workplace-based restorative activities. Guided Practice Theory, this study aimed identify describe wellness practices that supported staff. Thirty-three participated focus groups or individual interviews between June 2021 March 2022. analysis involved inductive thematic collective exploration practices, including co-analysis participants. Eight core participants’ wellbeing were identified responsive compassionate leading, engaging at every stage process, creating sense connection others, caring. found workplace initiatives are optimised when place-based grounded local knowledge, needs, resources incorporating supportive team approach. Moreover, engagement in, sustainability these initiatives, both bottom-up top-down commitment is required.

Language: Английский

A Narrative Inquiry into the Practices of Healthcare Workers Wellness Program: The SEED Experience in New South Wales, Australia DOI Open Access
Katarzyna Olcoń, Julaine Allan, Mim Fox

et al.

Published: Aug. 15, 2022

The 2019-2020 Australian bushfires followed by the COVID-19 pandemic brought significant mental health implications of working in healthcare to fore. importance appropriate support services ensure resilience and recovery workers has been highlighted. In response staff experiences during bushfires, SEED Wellness Program was created 2020 Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, NSW Australia. used a participatory action methodology engage collaborate with teams workplace-based restorative activities. Guided Practice Theory, this study aimed identify describe wellness practices that supported staff. Thirty-three participated focus groups or individual interviews between June 2021 March 2022. analysis involved inductive thematic collective exploration practices, including co-analysis participants. Eight core participants’ wellbeing were identified responsive compassionate leading, engaging at every stage process, creating sense connection others, caring. found workplace initiatives are optimised when place-based grounded local knowledge, needs, resources incorporating supportive team approach. Moreover, engagement in, sustainability these initiatives, both bottom-up top-down commitment is required.

Language: Английский

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