Articles: emergency-services.
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Editorial
Editorial for the Special Issue "Emergency Medicine and Emergency Room Medical Issues II".
The variety of clinical issues presented by patients, along with the need for a rapid diagnosis and treatment, represents the main reasons for the risk of burnout among physicians who work in emergency departments [...].
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Staff retention in Emergency Medicine (EM) is at crisis level and could be attributed in some part to adverse working conditions. This study aimed to better understand current concerns relating to working conditions and working practices in Emergency Departments (EDs). ⋯ This study identified four key themes related to workplace concerns and their associated barriers and opportunities for change. Culture, working environment and need for support echoed current narratives across healthcare settings. Leadership emerged more prominently than in prior studies as both a barrier and opportunity for well-being and retention in the EM workplace. Further work is needed to develop leadership skills early on in clinical training, ensure protected time to deliver the role, ongoing opportunities to refine leadership skills and a clear pathway to address higher levels of management.