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Comment
. 2005 Oct 5;9(5):422-3.
doi: 10.1186/cc3775. Epub 2005 Jul 22.

The role of leadership in overcoming staff turnover in critical care

Kelly Roy  1 , Fabrice Brunet
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The role of leadership in overcoming staff turnover in critical care

Kelly Roy et al. Crit Care. .

Abstract

This commentary discusses Laporta and coworkers analysis of a case study on the causes of and solutions for staff turnover in an intensive care setting. Staff turnover is a significant issue for health care leaders due to the shrinking workforce in Western countries and an increased demand for intensive care services as the population ages. The commentary considers reasons for turnover such as burnout and generational diversity, and highlights the importance of a team work approach to address the issue of turnover.

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