Impact of compassionate leadership on work-related stress: a study among psychiatry professionals at a hospital in Malta
This study concludes that a more compassionate leadership can lessen work-related stress, cultivate a positive workplace and drive systemic change. Practical recommendations include better promotion of support services, tailored mentoring and initiatives to destigmatize seeking help. This research adds to the evidence supporting compassionate leadership in healthcare, offering insights for better leadership strategies.
Authors
- Caroline Vassallo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8669-240X)
- Clare Holt
Institutions
- Mount Carmel Hospital (IE)
- University of Birmingham (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Leadership in health services
- Published
- 2026-02-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1108/lhs-09-2025-0160
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00