Schwartz Rounds
We support organisations to introduce Schwartz Rounds, which provide an opportunity for staff from all disciplines to reflect on the emotional aspects of their work.
More about Schwartz Rounds
Hearing other people tell a similar story that resonates is very powerful
Medical Director Dr Sean Elyan describes the benefits of running Schwartz Rounds at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Speak to our team today
Contact our Schwartz Programme Manager Aggie Rice to talk about setting up Schwartz Rounds
- Origins of Schwartz Rounds
Read about Ken Schwartz, whose touching story inspired the Schwartz Rounds
- Events | 2016 Schwartz conferences
We run events to support and sustain those running Rounds across the UK and Ireland
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Evaluating Schwartz Center Rounds in an urban hospital center
This article shows that Schwartz Rounds have a positive impact on individuals and organisational culture.
01 July 2015 Paper -
Do Schwartz Center Rounds work in English hospitals?
This article evaluates the pilot of Schwartz Rounds in two hospitals, showing that they are as effective in the UK as they are in the USA.
21 March 2012 Paper -
Schwartz Center Rounds
Evaluation of an Interdisciplinary Approach to Enhancing Patient-Centered Communication, Teamwork, and Provider Support
06 June 2010 Paper
Evidence of impact
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Blog post 10 August 2017
A Tale of Two Hospices
We are currently recruiting for our next Schwartz small cohort. In this blog, St Francis Hospice and St Catherine's hospice share their experiences of Schwartz Rounds and the impact they have had.
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Blog post 07 July 2017
‘Just what I needed today’: the respite of Schwartz Rounds
Becky Platt, a Schwartz Rounds facilitator at West Hertfordshire NHS Trust, shares her experiences of being a facilitator. Her story beautifully articulates both the struggles and the joys of the role.
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News story 04 July 2017
HSE and The Point of Care Foundation supporting staff with time and space to reflect on impact of work
The Quality Improvement Division of the Health Service Executive (HSE) and The Point of Care Foundation are working in partnership to implement Schwartz Rounds in healthcare organisations across Ireland.