EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF NURSING LEADERSHIP AND HEALTHCARE QUALITY: A REVIEW OF CONTEMPORARY RESEARCH
Author Name: 1. Dr Kavita V Matere, 2. Emy Jancy Rani.J, 3. Anitha M, 4. Dr. Anil Kumar Mavliya, 5. Misbah Moin, 6. Dr. J. Sathya Shenbega Priya, 7. Dr. Jyoti Srivastava, 8. Sheela Prabudhas
Volume/Issue: 05/07
Country: India / Saudi Arabia
DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/12.2024-22641383/UIJIR
Affiliation:
- Principal, SMBT Institute of Nursing, Nandi hills, Dhamangoan, Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
- Assistant Professor, Shri Sathya Sai College of Nursing / Shri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Guduvanchery, Chennai, India.
- Assistant Professor, P.K Das college of Nursing, Vaniyamkulam, Palakad, Kerala, India.
- Principal, COER College of Nursing and Paramedical Science, Roorkee, India.
- Nursing Tutor, College of Nursing , AMU, Aligarh U.P, India.
- Principal, College of Nursing, Kannur Medical College, Anjarakandy, Kannur, Kerala, India
- Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
- Lecturer, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Jazan University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
ABSTRACT
This review article explores the critical intersection of nursing leadership and healthcare quality, examining how leadership practices within nursing influence the overall quality of care delivered in healthcare settings. The importance of effective nursing leadership has gained increasing attention as healthcare organizations strive to improve patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction. By reviewing contemporary research, the article highlights various leadership models, such as transformational and shared leadership, and their role in fostering a culture that prioritizes quality improvement. It also investigates the relationship between leadership behaviors and key quality indicators, including patient safety, care effectiveness, and healthcare delivery efficiency. Furthermore, the article explores the challenges faced by nursing leaders, including workforce shortages, organizational constraints, and the impact of burnout, and how these barriers affect the ability to maintain high standards of care. Through an analysis of current studies and evidence-based practices, the review emphasizes the importance of empowering nurse leaders to drive quality improvement initiatives at both the clinical and organizational levels. Finally, the article discusses future trends in nursing leadership, particularly in the context of technological advancements, global health challenges, and the need for continued professional development. The findings underscore the need for targeted strategies to enhance nursing leadership and ensure sustainable improvements in healthcare quality. This review article explores the intersection of nursing leadership and healthcare quality, synthesizing contemporary research to identify key themes, gaps, and future research directions. Effective nursing leadership is crucial for promoting healthcare quality, with transformational leadership, staff empowerment, and evidence-based practice emerging as critical factors. However, significant gaps remain in our understanding of the mechanisms by which nursing leadership influences healthcare quality. This review highlights the need for robust theoretical frameworks and longitudinal studies to elucidate the complex relationships between nursing leadership and healthcare quality, ultimately informing strategies to improve patient outcomes and healthcare systems.
Key words: Nursing leadership, Healthcare quality, Patient outcomes, Quality improvement, Patient safety, Healthcare policy
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