Caring for Caregivers: An Evaluation of Schwartz Rounds in a Paediatric Setting

Aim To evaluate the views of staff on a multidisciplinary intervention for promoting reflective practice called Schwartz Rounds. Methods The data was collected via an anonymous, opt-in standard feedback form filled in by attendees of Schwartz rounds immediately after they had attended a round. The form contained statements that could be rated using a Likert scale. The rounds were open to all staff in Temple Street Children’s University Hospital (TSCUH). The data was quantitatively analysed using SPSS software. A thematic analysis of the free text comments from the standard feedback form was also performed. Results In 95% (n=189) of the returned forms, the statements were all rated positively. A Kruskal-Wallis test (p= .466) showed there was no significant difference between clinical and non-clinical staff in terms of how much they agreed to the statements about the rounds. Conclusion The results showed that there was a positive perception of Schwartz rounds in TSCUH.