Feeling valued at work: a qualitative exploration of allied health profession support workers
AHP support workers are an integral part of the workforce, occupy diverse roles in healthcare and work collaboratively with registered staff, often prioritising patient care over their own career development and ambition. Recognising, empowering, and including them in teams is crucial for a supportive environment. Acknowledging their skills, providing learning opportunities, and supporting their development is essential for their well-being and fostering inclusivity in healthcare. By valuing and nurturing AHP support workers, we improve patient care and build a stronger healthcare workforce.
Authors
- Victoria A Goodwin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3860-9607)
- Vanessa A. Farrell
- Richard Griffin
- Abigail J. Hall
- Lorraine Allchurch
- Luke Capon
- Oludare Olufunmilayo
Institutions
- University of Bedfordshire (GB)
- King's College London (GB)
- University of Exeter (GB)
- North East London NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Heavitree Hospital (GB)
- Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2024-11-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11879-z
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.09
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Department of Health and Social Care
- National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration South West Peninsula
- NIHR School for Primary Care Research