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Impact of compassionate leadership on work-related stress: a study among psychiatry professionals at a hospital in Malta

Caroline Vassallo & Clare Holt

Leadership in Health Services2026https://doi.org/10.1108/lhs-09-2025-0160article
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This study concludes that a more compassionate leadership can lessen work-related stress, cultivate a positive workplace and drive systemic change. Practical recommendations include better promotion of support services, tailored mentoring and initiatives to destigmatize seeking help. This research adds to the evidence supporting compassionate leadership in healthcare, offering insights for better leadership strategies.

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@article{caroline2026,
  title        = {{Impact of compassionate leadership on work-related stress: a study among psychiatry professionals at a hospital in Malta}},
  author       = {Caroline Vassallo & Clare Holt},
  journal      = {Leadership in Health Services},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1108/lhs-09-2025-0160},
}

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0.50

Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40

F · citation impact0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20
M · momentum0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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