16/03/2026
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When organisations support people affected by trauma, the way teams work together can shape how well the whole system functions.
A new study by Quirke and colleagues (2026) highlighted some patterns within the regional trauma network in Northern Ireland that may ring true for many societies (especially in a post-conflict context):
- while staff share a strong vision of excellent care, many feel the direction and strategy to achieve it are unclear
- local teams work well and have strong internal trust, psychological safety and genuine support for each other
- but, the communication in the wider systems can be fragmented, creating an ‘us and them’ dynamic that can make people more hesitant to speak up
So it seems collaborative culture that’s present within local teams could offer a model for strengthening relationships across the wider system. This matters because trauma services rely heavily on collaboration across disciplines and organisations.
Additionally, people working in these settings are often exposed to hard-hitting stories and emotionally demanding work.
For both effective care and staff wellbeing, it’s crucial to foster supportive team environments and psychologically safe workplaces.
📝 - https://doi.org/10.1080/20008066.2026.2623717