Schwartz Rounds
We support organisations to introduce Schwartz Rounds, a group reflective practice forum which provides an opportunity for staff from all disciplines to reflect on the emotional aspects of their work.
More about Schwartz Rounds
[These stories] ... tell us about the pressures of working in healthcare and the importance of sharing stories and emotions
Peter Wilkinson, Schwartz Round clinical lead
This film shows an edited version of a Schwartz Round taking place at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Origins of Schwartz Rounds
Read about Ken Schwartz, whose touching story inspired Schwartz Rounds
- Schwartz Facilitator Training
The Schwartz Facilitator is a skilled role key to running Schwartz Rounds.
Schwartz Community ResourcesThis is an area of the website with further resources for the Schwartz Community.
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Full report: A realist informed mixed methods evaluation of Schwartz Center Rounds in England
An evaluation of how, in which contexts, and for whom, Schwartz Rounds participation affects staff wellbeing at work, increases social support for staff and improves patient care.
26 November 2018 Evidence -
Schwartz Rounds Organisational Guide and Film
Following the research evaluation by Professor Jill Maben et al on Schwartz Rounds in England, their research team have released An Organisational Guide and Film to help those running (or planning to run) Rounds.
20 February 2018 Evidence -
Impact Report 2023
This report covers the work of our programmes throughout 2023.
17 April 2024 Point of Care publication
Evidence of impact
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Blog 19 December 2024
Food and drink at Schwartz Rounds
Food and drink are an integral part of the Schwartz Round ritual and an important signal of welcome for participants. Eryn London & Laura Golding discuss.
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Blog 09 December 2024
Best foot forward: Schwartz Rounds at the annual podiatry conference
Eryn London reflects on the experience of facilitating a Schwartz Round at the Royal College of Podiatry annual conference, and the opportunities for offering Rounds through professional leadership bodies and member organisations.
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Blog 17 October 2024
“We are all diverse” – enabling inclusive Schwartz Rounds
Anne reflects on a recent Schwartz Round she observed which celebrated neurodiversity in the workplace.