PREDICTORS OF A HEALTHY WORKPLACE FOR SWEDISH AND ENGLISH PSYCHIATRISTS

Background Few stud es have attempted to analyse the organisational as pects of the workplace that may affect the well-being of psychiatrists and even fewer have offered insights into what a positive workplace m ight look like. This study provides ari outline of such a workplace, w ith reference to individual and organisational factors. In addition, a comparison is made between two European cities to check for cultural differences, Method Three hundred and eighty psychiatrists from Stockh olm and Birmingham responded to a previously tested questionnaire on t heir work environment. Results Predictors of a positive workplace for psychiatrists were: high self-esteem, satisfactory support with work-r elated problems; lower perceived workload, positive view of leadership , low work-related exhaustion and having a sense of participation in t he organisation. There were few cultural differences. Conclusions Meas ures should be taken to improve leadership skills for managers, to off er more support for work-related problem, End to allow psychiatrists t o participate more in the organisation.