October 10, 2025Sleep ScienceOpen Access

How to Support First-Line Healthcare Managers in Promoting Both Their Own and Employees’ Sleep and Recovery: A Qualitative Interview Study

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Qualitative interview study explores healthcare managers' strategies for sleep and recovery, highlighting the role of leadership.

Healthcare managers identified various strategies to enhance both their own and employees’ sleep and recovery, indicating a significant link to management involvement.
Interviews highlighted that excessive workload and demanding shifts are major barriers to achieving adequate sleep and recovery for managers and staff alike.
The study employed a qualitative interview design to capture in-depth insight into the challenges faced by managers in promoting wellness among healthcare staff.
Findings suggest improving managerial support for sleep and recovery may enhance overall employee health and potentially reduce burnout rates.

Epstein et al. (2025) studied this question.

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