RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Sleep is the best medicine: How rest facilities and EnergyPods can improve staff wellbeing JF Future Healthcare Journal JO Future Healthc J FD Royal College of Physicians SP fhj.2020-0261 DO 10.7861/fhj.2020-0261 A1 Eoin Dore A1 Daniel Guerero A1 Thomas Wallbridge A1 Angela Holden A1 Mehreen Anwar A1 Alison Eastaugh A1 David Desai A1 Sarbjit Clare YR 2021 UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/early/2021/08/20/fhj.2020-0261.abstract AB Introduction Healthcare workers' wellbeing is critical to the NHS. Night shifts have a big impact on their physical and mental health. Recently there has been national funding for rest facilities.Methods An EnergyPod was installed in the acute medical unit. The study comprised two surveys: one quantitative survey performed prior to the pod introduction and repeated 3 months after; and one qualitative survey performed immediately after pod use.Results We observed more staff taking breaks of 30 minutes after the pod introduction (37% before vs 69% after). Of users, 81% felt more alert and 83% were more energised. Half of the respondents felt more able to drive after use.The feedback showed three themes: appreciation of designated space away from clinical areas, relaxation and improved interdisciplinary cohesion.Conclusion We have shown consistent data that rest is important for wellbeing. We recommend the use of EnergyPods in high acuity areas.