The research took place in a UK children's hospice, involving semi-structured interviews with 34 staff, and 3 focus groups with 17 staff. Participants identified rewards and challenges related to the direct work with children and families, team dynamics, organisational structure, individual resilience and job motivation. Many participants identified training needs to help them feel more confident and also expressed concern about work related stress for themselves and colleagues which they felt unable to discuss at work. The authors concluded opportunities for regular reflection to come together for support and learning are important and demonstrate an organisational commitment to staff wellbeing and development.
Taylor, J. and Aldridge, J. 2017. Exploring the rewards and challenges of paediatric palliative care work - a qualitative study of a multi-disciplinary children's hospice care team. BMC Palliative Care,
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