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Abstract This study aimed to explore the experiences of staff members trained as medical trauma and resilience management (MED TRiM) practitioners at the Welsh Centre for Burns. There is limited evidence available from organizations outside of the military regarding the effectiveness of the MED TRiM model. This study is the first to our knowledge to examine the implementation of the model within a burns service, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of the importance of psychological support in a high-trauma healthcare setting. The study used semi-structured interviews. Six professionals trained as MED TRiM practitioners at the Welsh Centre for Burns were recruited. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Three main themes were identified: practical aspects of the MED TRiM model, challenges of implementing the MED TRiM model in a busy work environment, and the wider impact of the MED TRiM model across the burns centre. Findings suggest that the implementation of the MED TRiM model within the burns centre has been beneficial. Participants discussed the ways in which the model helped to support the psychological well-being of staff, promoted practitioners’ skills in supporting the well-being of staff, and complemented psychologically informed team working. Challenges reported included staff availability to attend sessions within a busy clinical environment, and the requirement to adapt the model to best meet the needs of staff in a burn care setting. This study demonstrates the potential for the MED TRiM model to be used successfully within other burns services, and in healthcare settings more generally. Future research should explore experiences of the model from the perspective of staff who are recipients of it, and in other healthcare settings, to determine whether findings are consistent across services.
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