Rapid review of the effectiveness of interventions/innovations relevant to the Welsh NHS context to support recruitment and retention of clinical staff

The National Health Service (NHS) is experiencing an acute workforce shortage in every discipline, at a time when waiting times are at a record high and there is a growing backlog resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This Rapid Review aimed to explore the effectiveness of interventions or innovations relevant to the Welsh NHS context to support recruitment and retention of clinical staff. The review is based on the findings of existing reviews supplemented by a more in-depth evaluation of included primary studies conducted in the UK or Europe.

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