By prioritising collaboration and compromise, NHS organisations can create more sustainable schedules that support staff and improve care quality. These findings have real implications for workforce planning.

Effective nurse shift scheduling is not just about filling gaps - it is about balancing individual wellbeing with organisational needs. Our study highlights the importance of conflict management strategies in making this work.

Automated workload assessments could help nurse managers respond faster to staffing pressures, improving care quality and workforce sustainability.

Our study used a small set of routinely collected variables to predict nursing workload in one English hospital. The results show potential for real-time monitoring and reduced admin burden.

6. Convene researchers and make your voices heard
7. Changes are driven by the people policy is focusing on
8. Do not patronise or lecture your MPs - think from the other side of the fence
9. Consider the form of communication they prefer - visual?email?in advance?
10. Be honest: findings can change

Can you share the source? It looks very interesting!