Staff experiences of social climate in a medium secure adolescent unit

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Background/aims Medium secure units in the UK for adolescents can be stressful and challenging for the staff who work within them. However, only a limited number of research studies regarding the experience of staff have been conducted within these environments. This study sought to explore how staff working in such settings describe their experiences and the overall ‘social climate’. Methods A total of 15 members of staff from one of the six medium secure establishments in the UK were interviewed, using a semi-structured interview guide. This included managers, senior clinicians, nurses and support workers. The interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. Results Three main themes and seven sub-themes were identified. The three main themes were: ‘the “feel” of the ward’, ‘aspects of ward functioning’ and ‘staff dynamics’. Staff had differing perceptions regarding the social climate of the unit. Conclusions There are multiple factors that contribute to perceptions of social climate. Further research is warranted in order to explore this and to identify those aspects that are linked to negative and positive social climates.

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