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Wu Y, Awang SR, Ahmad T, You C. A systematic review of leadership styles in healthcare sector: Insights and future directions. Geriatr Nurs 2024; 59:48-59. [PMID: 38986429 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.06.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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In light of the ongoing global health crisis, the significance of leadership within the healthcare sector has intensified. Given this consideration, the significance of appropriate leadership styles cannot be overstated. The objective of this paper is to critically review published studies on leadership elements in the healthcare sector. Using Bibliometrix R package and VOS viewer, we conducted bibliometric and network analyses on publications retrieved from the Web of Science (WOS) database, with content analysis integrated throughout the paper to deepen understanding. Ultimately, 243 articles were identified as relevant. The findings revealed transformational leadership emerges as the most extensively discussed leadership style. 91% of the articles' theme focus on quantitative research methods. This study synthesizes the influencing factors of the three most frequently discussed leadership styles-transformational, authentic, and ethical leadership-emphasizing the importance of job satisfaction and organizational citizenship behavior. And provides direction for future research through thematic analysis.
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- Yuping Wu
- Faculty of management, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Johor 81310, Malaysia
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- Faculty of management, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Johor 81310, Malaysia.
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- Malaysian Mathematical Sciences Society, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of management, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Johor 81310, Malaysia
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Lin YW, Ni CF, Hsu SF, Tsay SL, Tung HH. Effects of Length of Employment and Head Nurse Leadership Style on the Clinical Competency of Staff Nurses in Taiwan. J Nurs Res 2024; 32:e331. [PMID: 38814996 DOI: 10.1097/jnr.0000000000000617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND High-quality patient care requires nurses with strong clinical competency. Thus, it is essential to examine the factors associated with clinical competency. PURPOSE This study was designed to (a) investigate head nurse leadership, staff nurse demographics, and clinical competency; (b) examine the impact of demographics on the clinical competency of staff nurses; (c) analyze the correlation between head nurse leadership and staff nurse clinical competency; and (d) examine the effects of demographics on clinical competency after controlling for the head nurse leadership. METHODS A cluster sampling method was used to collect data from 200 staff nurses at a national medical center in Taiwan. Questionnaires were used to gather information on head nurse leadership style and staff nurse clinical competency. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were conducted, including Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Spearman's rank correlation coefficient, and multivariate analysis of covariance. RESULTS The average score for transformational leadership style among the head nurses was 2.89, whereas transactional leadership style scored an average of 2.49. The average scores for the components of clinical competency, listed from highest to lowest, were as follows: patient care (3.35), professionalism (3.28), communication skills (3.18), management (2.84), and knowledge (2.73). In addition, statistically significant differences were found in clinical competency based on demographic factors, including age, marital status, educational level, job title, and length of employment. Also, a statistically significant, positive correlation between the head nurse transformational leadership style and nurse clinical competency was found. The main effect of length of employment on the five competency components was statistically significant after controlling for transformational leadership. Furthermore, post hoc analysis of covariance revealed a significant effect of length of employment on patient care, knowledge, communication skills, and management. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study indicate transformational leadership and employment length impact the clinical competency of staff nurses, particularly in terms of patient care, communication skills, management, and knowledge. Providing education and training in leadership and management to current and prospective head nurses may be expected to enhance clinical competency in staff nurses and create a more nurturing work environment. Moreover, targeted training may help current head nurses gain insight into their leadership styles and acquire skills to promote transformational leadership. In addition, leadership development may help equip prospective head nurses with critical competencies before assuming leadership responsibilities.
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- Yu-Wen Lin
- MS, RN, Doctoral Student, Department of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; Nurse, Department of Nursing, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- PhD, CRC, LPC, Professor, Western Oregon University, Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, USA
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- DNP, RN, Head Nurse, Department of Nursing, MacKay Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan; and Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, MacKay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- PhD, RN, APN, Professor, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Da-Yeh University, Changhua County, Taiwan
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- PhD, DNP, FNP, RN, Professor, Department of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Labrague LJ. Determinants of Nurse Managers' Transformational Leadership: The Role of Individual Unit and Organizational Characteristics. J Nurs Adm 2024; 54:270-277. [PMID: 38648360 DOI: 10.1097/nna.0000000000001423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between various factors and self-perceived transformational leadership among a sample of Filipino nurse managers (NMs). BACKGROUND Transformational leadership plays a crucial role in promoting positive outcomes in healthcare settings, particularly for NMs. Understanding the factors that influence NMs' self-perceived transformational leadership is essential for improving leadership practices and enhancing organizational effectiveness. METHODS A cross-sectional research design was used to collect data from 260 NMs using standardized measures. RESULTS Employment status, the number of units managed, the type of hospital employment, psychological distress, and job satisfaction were factors that significantly influenced their leadership perceptions. CONCLUSION By addressing the identified factors, nursing organizations can create an environment that promotes effective leadership practices, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes, staff satisfaction, and overall organizational performance.
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- Leodoro J Labrague
- Author Affiliation: Clinical Assistant Professor, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Loyola University, Maywood, Illinois
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Whaley V, Cooper-Caiger L, Hay J, Stone J. Evaluating the NMC proficiencies framework: perspectives of students and educators 5 years on. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2024; 33:22-26. [PMID: 38194334 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2024.33.1.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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It is now half a decade since the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) launched Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses. Applicable nationally, this proficiencies framework dictates specific elements of nursing praxis that all pre-registrants must achieve in order to qualify as registered nurses, before going on to gain employment in either the NHS or adjacent healthcare providers. The NMC proficiencies framework is subdivided into seven proficiencies and two annexes, each of which contains multiple specific criteria detailing the skillset pre-registrants must demonstrate, in order to be signed off by a qualified educator. Subsequently, in the last 5 years the standards have brought about significant alterations to the delivery of nursing programmes at UK higher education institutions. This article reports the results of a pair of service evaluations, which gathered feedback from both pre-registrant students and educators in relation to their direct experiences of the NMC's proficiencies framework. The authors compare the contemporary perspectives collated here against earlier academic appraisals of the guidance framework, in order to outline its past and present reception at the level of delivery.
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- Viki Whaley
- Director of Practice Learning Team, University of Chester
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- Enhancing Effective Learning Environments (EELE) Lead, University of Chester
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- Research Assistant, Practice Learning Team, University of Chester
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Zhang W, Ma X, Yu S, Zhang X, Mu Y, Li Y, Xiao Q, Ji M. Occupational stress, respect, and the need for psychological counselling in Chinese nurses: a nationwide cross-sectional study. Public Health 2023; 225:72-78. [PMID: 37922589 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2023.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to explore occupational stress, perceived respect, and the need for psychological counselling among nurses in China. STUDY DESIGN This was a nationwide cross-sectional study. METHODS Chinese nurses from 311 cities were randomly selected through a simple random sampling method. Occupational stress, perceived respect, and psychological counselling need were assessed using an online questionnaire validated by experts. The underlying associated factors were analysed using multiple logistic regression analyses. RESULTS We collected and analysed 51,406 valid online questionnaires. Family factors and low income were the most commonly cited sources of occupational stress, and 91.9% and 80.0% of nurses, respectively, perceived that individuals in society and patients did not give adequate respect. Furthermore, 75.5% and 79.7%, respectively, believed they were not respected by clinical managers and doctors. As a result, 64.7% nurses believed they had a moderate or high need for psychological counselling. However, 80.7% indicated that receiving adequate respect could decrease the need for stress-related psychological counselling. Indeed, multiple logistic regression analyses showed that lower respect perceived by nurses was associated with higher need for psychological counselling, particularly regarding criticism that nurses perceived from nursing managers (a little: odds ratio [OR], 1.597; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.176-2.170; P = 0.003; moderately: OR, 1.433; 95% CI, 1.180-1.741; P < 0.001) and the difficulty of receiving respect from patients and their families (a little: OR, 1.389; 95% CI, 1.044-1.850; P = 0.024). CONCLUSIONS Nurses in China perceive high levels of occupational stress and low levels of respect and often seek psychological counselling.
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- W Zhang
- Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China
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- Medical Security Center, The Seventh Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nursing Network, Beijing, China
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- Beijing College of Social Administration, Beijing, China
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- Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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- Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Battista S, Furri L, Pellegrini V, Giardulli B, Coppola I, Testa M, Dell'Isola A. Which lecturers' characteristics facilitate the learning process? A qualitative study on students' perceptions in the rehabilitation sciences. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2023; 23:431. [PMID: 37308863 PMCID: PMC10258920 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04308-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND In education, lecturers play a crucial role in facilitating students' learning process. However, only a few studies explored which lecturers' characteristics can facilitate this process in higher education for rehabilitation healthcare professionals. Starting from students' perspectives, our qualitative study investigated the lecturers' characteristics that facilitate students' learning process in the rehabilitation sciences. METHODS A qualitative interview study. We enrolled students attending the 2nd year of the Master of Science (MSc) degree in 'Rehabilitation Sciences of Healthcare Professions'. Different themes were generated following a 'Reflexive Thematic Analysis'. RESULTS Thirteen students completed the interviews. From their analysis, we generated five themes. Specifically, a lecturer that facilitates students' learning process should be: 1) 'A Performer who Interacts with the Classroom', 2) A Flexible Planner who Adopts Innovative Teaching Skills', 3) 'A Motivator who Embraces Transformational Leadership', 4) 'A Facilitator Who Encourages a Constructive Learning Context' and 5) 'A Coach who Devises Strategies to Reach Shared Learning Goals'. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study underscore the importance for lecturers in rehabilitation to cultivate a diverse set of skills drawn from the arts and performance, education, team building and leadership to facilitate students' learning process. By developing these skills, lecturers can design lessons that are worth attending not only for their relevant content but also for their value in human experience.
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- Simone Battista
- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Orthopaedics, Lund, Wigerthuset, Remissgatan, Sweden
- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, 37135, Italy
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, 37135, Italy
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, 37135, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Education Sciences, School of Social Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Orthopaedics, Lund, Wigerthuset, Remissgatan, Sweden.
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Al-Thawabiya A, Singh K, Al-Lenjawi BA, Alomari A. Leadership styles and transformational leadership skills among nurse leaders in Qatar, a cross-sectional study. Nurs Open 2023; 10:3440-3446. [PMID: 36760040 PMCID: PMC10170951 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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AIM There is a continuing need to implement strategies that create opportunities to develop leadership in Qatar, and to build institutions that can produce effective health managers and leaders. The scarcity of information and studies relating to leadership in this major healthcare corporation must be addressed. This article aims to explore nursing leadership styles and transformational leadership skills among nursing leaders, in Qatar. The study was conducted from October 2020 to January 2021. DESIGN A cross-sectional Study. METHODS A validated survey was administered to explore the prevalence of leadership styles and transformational leadership skills. Subsequent statistical data analysis achieved the research objectives. The Multi-Factor Leadership Questionnaire (Western Journal of Nursing Research, 1996) was used as an online de-identified validated questionnaire. RESULTS Eighty-nine nurses completed the survey. The nurse leaders in this study exhibited leadership traits or qualities that confirm transformational leadership. Some nurse leaders also exhibited transactional and autocratic leadership styles. Directors of nursing exhibit higher levels of transformational leadership style than head nurses, while the latter is more likely to manifest an autocratic leadership style. This study indicates that a development roadmap is needed to transform more nursing leaders into transformational leaders, particularly head nurses, and to universally improve transformational leadership skills among all nursing staff members.
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this article is to present a comprehensive view on the topic of nursing leadership discussing the theoretical frameworks that underpin its manifestation, the leadership styles in nursing, the overall landscape in nursing leadership including the context where leadership is being practiced, and finally looking at the educational pathways for building leadership capacity and sustainability DATA SOURCES: Relevant studies on the topic as well professional associations, national and international organizations' evidence have formed the basis for this article. CONCLUSION The role of the nurse leaders is complex and demanding within the context of health care. Its value has been increasingly drawing the attention of national and international organizations. The nurse leader is performing tasks within rapidly shifting environments that require constant changes to best address the organizational goals but remain true to the values and perspectives envisioned by the nursing profession. Through the implementation of corresponding competency frameworks, the capacity and preparedness of nurse leaders can be cultivated ideally in a multidisciplinary context. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Nurse leaders are increasingly assuming positions of authority across the structures of health care organizations. There is need to timely and appropriately increase the preparedness of nurse leaders to assume and sustain these challenging and dynamic roles.
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- Andreas Charalambous
- Associate Professor, Oncology and Palliative Care, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus; Adjunct Professor, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
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Mohtady Ali H, Ranse J, Roiko A, Desha C. Enabling Transformational Leadership to Foster Disaster-Resilient Hospitals. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:2022. [PMID: 36767388 PMCID: PMC9916329 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Hospitals' operational performance during disasters varies from failing, to being responsive and resilient, to dealing with disruption and surprise. Transformational leaders enable continuously learning hospitals that are resilient in the face of disasters by adapting regeneratively and evolving beyond undertaking conventional lesson-learning after each disaster. However, learning from successful transformational leaders in healthcare is still ad hoc with a lack of guidance on how to develop such leaders. Hence, this study sought to identify key competencies of transformational leaders by exploring hospital leaders' actions in dealing with disasters, considering the disaster cycle of prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery (PPRR). A qualitative case-study design was adopted comprising in-depth semi-structured interviews with twelve senior hospital staff with operational leadership experience with disasters. Three significant categories (themes) and seven key component competencies (sub-themes, in brackets) of transformational leaders were revealed through the analysis of transcripts: (1) 'Governance and leadership' ('transformative agency' and 'decisive accountability'); (2) 'Planning and risk assessment' ('risk navigation', 'disaster attunement', and 'planning agility'); and (3) 'Communication and network engagement' ('communication accelerator' and 'collaboration innovator'). The authors propose a transformational leadership model for hospital disaster resilience and an assessment checklist for leaders' self-reflection to support hospitals in their transition to resilient operations.
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- Heba Mohtady Ali
- Cities Research Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast and Brisbane, QLD 4215, Australia
- School of Engineering and Built Environment, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD 4215, Australia
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4215, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4215, Australia
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- Cities Research Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast and Brisbane, QLD 4215, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4215, Australia
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- Cities Research Institute, Griffith University, Gold Coast and Brisbane, QLD 4215, Australia
- School of Engineering and Built Environment, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD 4215, Australia
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Alanazi NH, Alshamlani Y, Baker OG. The association between nurse managers' transformational leadership and quality of patient care: A systematic review. Int Nurs Rev 2022; 70:175-184. [PMID: 36583960 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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AIM To examine and summarize the reported association of nurse managers' transformational leadership and quality of patient care based on the perceptions of registered nurses. BACKGROUND Transformational leadership behaviors of nurse managers result in staff nurses' satisfaction and retention and patient satisfaction. Patient safety and quality of care are vital to high-performing healthcare organizations. Perceptions of registered nurses are important because nurses are frontline healthcare providers fundamental to patient safety and quality of care and are considered the final line of defense in preventing adverse events and errors and improving the safety of patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS We searched the CINAHL, ProQuest, PubMed, Science Direct, and Web of Science databases for evidence published between 2018 and 2022 in the English language. We adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines in carrying out this meta-analysis. RESULTS Nine quantitative studies were appraised using the Joanna Briggs Institute checklists and were included in the final review that involved a total sample of 3633 registered nurses. The included studies were reported across Asian, Middle East, and European countries within the past five years. The association between the transformational leadership behaviors of nurse managers and the quality of patient care was found in varying degrees (i.e., insignificant, weak, indirect, and strong direct association) based on the perceptions of registered nurses. CONCLUSIONS There is a direct and indirect association between the transformational leadership behaviors of nurse managers and the quality of patient care internationally. This association is influenced by confounding and mediating factors, including gender, organizational culture, structural empowerment, and job satisfaction. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING AND HEALTH POLICIES Healthcare organizations need to support nursing leaders to have a stronger transformational leadership style by considering several factors that influence their leadership to improve the quality of patient care their staff nurses provide at the bedside.
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- Naif H Alanazi
- Medical-Surgical Department, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Community, Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Best C. Exploring the role of authentic leadership in nursing. Nurs Stand 2022; 37:45-49. [PMID: 35437974 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2022.e11927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Authentic leadership is a relatively new concept in nursing, with limited studies undertaken into its application in healthcare. Authentic leadership emphasises the importance of the leader being true to their personal core values and developing honest relationships with team members, valuing their contributions, and behaving ethically and transparently. Trust is a central tenet of authentic leadership that aims to lead to increased staff engagement, and enhanced individual and team performance. This article explores the principles, benefits and challenges of authentic leadership, as well as examining its potential role in nursing.
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O'Brien C, Furlong E, Coughlan B, Fox P, Darley A. Building research capacity and culture: Exploring nurses' experience of implementing a nurse-led clinical trial. J Nurs Manag 2022; 30:1002-1010. [PMID: 35246888 PMCID: PMC9314815 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To explore the experiences of a nursing team who implemented an international nurse-led clinical trial in practice and understand the facilitators to their involvement. BACKGROUND The role and responsibilities of the clinical nurse are advancing to encompass research activity to help inform evidence-based practice. However, several personal and organisational challenges can inhibit nurses' capacity to implement and undertake research within clinical practice. METHODS Three focus groups were conducted with members of a nursing team (N=18). Thematic analysis was employed, and themes were identified and agreed upon by the research team. FINDINGS Five themes were identified: 'Previous experience of and attitudes to participation in clinical research', 'Decision-making regarding participation in the clinical trial', 'Facilitators of participation in the clinical trial', 'Challenges of research in nursing practice' and 'Future orientation towards research'. CONCLUSION Through their experiences of implementing a nurse-led clinical trial within practice, nurses recognised a number of facilitators and challenges to their participation. The perceived relevance of the clinical trial to the nurses' practice, potential to improve patient care and appreciation of the nurse leader's expertise and understanding of their context were key motivators. Reciprocal trust with the nurse leader who was encouraging, motivating, supportive and accessible resulted in the engagement and commitment of the nursing team. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT This paper offers a perspective that can inform senior nursing management teams when implementing and conducting evidence-based research amongst nursing teams and in doing so meet the needs of developing research capacity amongst clinical nurses.
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- University College Dublin, School of Nursing Midwifery and Health Systems, Health Sciences Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- University College Dublin, School of Nursing Midwifery and Health Systems, Health Sciences Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- University College Dublin, School of Nursing Midwifery and Health Systems, Health Sciences Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- University College Dublin, School of Medicine, Health Sciences Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
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Maglione JL, Neville K. Servant Leadership and Spirituality Among Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Students. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2021; 60:4435-4450. [PMID: 34148182 PMCID: PMC8214841 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-021-01311-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Nursing students represent the future of nursing. In today's increasingly complex health care environment nurse leaders must develop a distinct leadership style based on methodologically sound research to shape tomorrow's clinical practice. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between spirituality and servant leadership characteristics in undergraduate and graduate nursing students. Although the relationship between these two concepts has been studied in the workplace, less is known about the links of servant leadership and spirituality among nursing students. Data from 66 student participants were analyzed using the Servant Leadership and Spirituality Scales. The results indicated nursing students had relatively high levels of spirituality and servant leadership. A significant positive association was found between overall servant leadership and spirituality scores. Servant leadership characteristics increased from Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program students, but then decreased among the doctoral students. A decline in servant leadership was also demonstrated in nurses in practice greater than 10 years. Spirituality scores declined slightly in nurses' early years of practice, then rebounded and continued to progress with increased years of practice. The authors concluded that students that select nursing as a professional career may inherently possess characteristics of servant leadership and spirituality.
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- Joyce L Maglione
- College of Nursing, Seton Hall University, Interprofessional Health Sciences Campus, 123 Metro Boulevard, Suite S-3114, Nutley, NJ, 07110, USA.
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- College of Nursing, Seton Hall University, Interprofessional Health Sciences Campus, 123 Metro Boulevard, Suite S-3114, Nutley, NJ, 07110, USA
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Buckley S, Smith M, Patel J, Gay S, Davison I. Enhanced model for leadership development for trainees and early career health professionals: insights from a national survey of UK clinical scientists. BMJ LEADER 2021; 6:212-218. [DOI: 10.1136/leader-2021-000465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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IntroductionThe importance of shared or distributed leadership in healthcare is recognised; however, trainees, early career professionals and others for whom the exercise of leadership is a recent development report being underprepared for leadership roles. Trainee clinical scientists exemplify such groups, being both early in their career and in a profession for which clinical leadership is less well established. Their insights can inform understanding of appropriate forms of leadership development for health professionals.MethodsWe explored perceptions of leadership and its development for trainee clinical scientists on the UK preregistration Scientist Training Programme through semi-structured interviews with trainees, training officers, academic educators and lead healthcare scientists; and through an online questionnaire based on the UK multiprofessional Clinical Leadership Competency Framework (CLCF). Responses were analysed statistically or thematically as appropriate.ResultsForty interviews were undertaken and 267 valid questionnaire responses received. Stakeholders recognised clinical expertise as integral to leadership; otherwise their perceptions aligned with CLCF domains and ‘shared leadership’ philosophy. They consider learning by ‘doing’ real tasks (leadership activities) key to competency acquisition, with leadership education (eg, observation and theory) complementing these. Workplace affordances, such as quality of departmental leadership, training officer engagement and degree of patient contact affect trainees’ ability to undertake leadership activities.ConclusionsFrom our research, we have developed an enhanced model for leadership development for trainee and early career clinical scientists that may have wider applicability to other health professions and groups not traditionally associated with clinical leadership. To foster their leadership, we argue that improving workplace affordances is more important than improving leadership education.
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