Qualitative survey captures staff perspectives on elective surgical hubs, suggesting benefits for patient outcomes and highlighting challenges related to NHS resources.
Key Points
Staff perspectives largely indicate that elective surgical hubs improve patient outcomes and productivity, promoting staff wellbeing.
Most survey respondents agreed that hubs are beneficial, highlighting productivity and staff autonomy as key advantages.
The thematic analysis explored five critical topics, revealing concerns about understaffing and resource limitations affecting hub functionality.
Though staff view hubs positively, they noted potential negative impacts on broader NHS services and training opportunities.