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.

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Leadership in health services
Published
2026-02-25
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https://doi.org/10.1108/lhs-09-2025-0160
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Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
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Impact of compassionate leadership on work-related stress: a study among psychiatry professionals at a hospital in Malta

Caroline Vassallo, Clare Holt
Leadership in health services
Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
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Impact of compassionate leadership on work-related stress: a study among psychiatry professionals at a hospital in Malta

Caroline Vassallo, Clare Holt
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Abstract

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.

Leadership in health services
Mount Carmel Hospital (IE), University of Birmingham (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 47%
Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
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