ArticleJournal of advanced nursing2026
Nurses' Experiences of Psychological Safety in Ad Hoc Teams During Emergency Care: An Interview Study.
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- Longitudinal Interplay Between Team Resilience and Team Stress in Low-Stability Clinical Nursing Teams: A Cross-Lagged Panel Network Analysis.Journal of nursing management · 2026Article
- Inclusive Leadership, Psychological Safety, AI Readiness, and Nurses' AI Literacy: A Longitudinal Study.Journal of nursing management · 2026Article
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Abstract
aimTo investigate specialist nurses' experience of psychological safety in ad hoc teams during emergency care.
designInterpretive descriptive qualitative study.
methodsSemi-structured interviews with nine specialist nurses were conducted in Sweden from May to June 2024 and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke).
resultsFour themes were identified: Interpersonal skills: implications for psychological safety; Individuality and team dynamics; Confidence, competence and collaboration; and Organisational responsibility for promoting psychological safety.
conclusionPsychological safety in ad hoc emergency care teams is a fragile and multifaceted phenomenon, shaped by interpersonal skills, leadership and organisational culture. Supportive environments characterised by open communication and proactive leadership enable specialist nurses to collaborate confidently and safely, even under acute stress. Targeted efforts to strengthen these factors are essential for optimising teamwork and patient outcomes. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION: The psychological safety implications for specialist nurses in ad hoc teams during emergency care are profound. Psychological safety fosters an environment that empowers nurses to leverage clinical expertise, collaborate in ad hoc teams and improve patient outcomes. Promoting psychological safety ensures specialist nurses feel respected, valued and secure, leading to better care and a more resilient workforce. IMPACT: This qualitative study investigated specialist nurses' experience of psychological safety in ad hoc teams in acute care. The results will influence the awareness of nurses, specialist nurses, other professions, managers and organisations about the importance of feeling psychologically safe. REPORTING
methodPresentation follows COREQ 32-item checklist. PATIENT AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT: No patient or public involvement. CONTRIBUTION TO GLOBAL COMMUNITY: Shows that psychological safety helps nurses perform in ad hoc emergency teams. Identifies key factors that affect teamwork and patient care.
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