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Title: Factors Affecting the Retention of Mental Health Occupational Therapists in the UK: A Qualitative Study with Framework Analysis.
Authors: Yan, Wenting (AUTHOR), Ohlsen, Sally (AUTHOR), Wood, Emily (AUTHOR)
Source: Occupational Therapy in Mental Health. Oct-Dec2025, Vol. 41 Issue 4, p409-431. 23p.
Subjects: Employee retention, National health services, Corporate culture, Professional autonomy, Mental health services, Research funding, Qualitative research, Occupational roles, Self-efficacy, Occupational therapists, Interviewing, Work environment, Labor turnover, Dismissal of employees, Decision making, Descriptive statistics, Judgment sampling, Psychological well-being, Job satisfaction, Clinical supervision in mental health, Conceptual structures, Communication, Psychosocial factors
Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
Abstract: Addressing staff retention in the UK National Health Service is crucial. This study used interviews to investigate the factors influencing mental health occupational therapists' (MHOTs) decisions to leave or remain in their positions in the UK National Health Service. Framework analysis was employed to analyze the data, focusing on how roles and organizational conditions affect job satisfaction and MHOT retention. The findings highlight that effective strategies should focus on empowering MHOTs with greater autonomy, improving communication with management, and providing high-quality training and supervision. These measures can enhance job satisfaction and retention, thereby improving mental health service delivery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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