Mind the implementation gap: the persistence of avoidable harm in the NHS.

This editorial reviews the 'Mind the Implementation Gap' report, which calls for the government, parliamentarians and NHS leaders to take action to address the underlying causes of avoidable harm in healthcare and details specific recommendations relating to the areas of the implementation gap.

Safety for all: patient and healthcare worker safety - two sides of the same coin.

This editorial reviews the Safety for All campaign, which is calling for improvements in, and between, patient and healthcare worker safety to prevent safety incidents and deliver better outcomes for all.

Factors associated with sickness absence in a large NHS Trust.

Background: Sickness absence rates vary widely across a large acute NHS Trust, with the highest rates in some of the largest directorates.

Aims: This study was aimed to identify factors associated with sickness absence in teams and to inform interventions to improve staff health and well-being.

Methods: Using 2018 data from the electronic staff record and NHS Staff Survey, we examined variables associated with cost centre sickness absence rates, perceived abuse and staff engagement scores using multivariable linear regression.

Emotion regulation and burnout in doctors: a systematic review.

Background: Burnout is a pervasive health condition affecting many doctors at various stages in their careers. Characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment it can result in significant personal and professional consequences putting patient care at risk. Emotion regulation describes a capacity to self-modulate emotions to achieve desirable emotional outcomes.