SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP STYLE IN NURSING MANAGEMENT IN CRITICAL CARE UNITS

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Waleed Saad Tulayhan Alshammari
Abdulsalam Salem Mohammad Alshammari
Tariq Kareem Dhaidan AlShammari
Rinad Aedh Abed Alresheedi
Ohud Binyah Thayid Alshammari

Keywords

leadership, style, nursing, critical care units

Abstract

Leadership styles wield a profound influence on the dynamics of critical care units, shaping nursing workforce outcomes and patient care quality. Emphasizing the significance of transformational leadership and situational adaptability, this research explores the multifaceted impact of diverse leadership styles in nursing management. Investigating their effects on job satisfaction, intention to stay, and service provision, the study underscores the relevance of situational leadership in emergencies. As healthcare systems evolve, understanding these leadership dynamics becomes paramount for ensuring high-quality patient care amidst unprecedented challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, this study aims to explore the impact of nurse leadership philosophies—specifically transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire—on quality indicators in intensive care units. Through surveys, interviews, and patient data analysis, the research reveals that transformational leadership significantly enhances quality metrics, fostering increased patient satisfaction, reduced mortality rates, and improved cooperation among healthcare workers. The findings underscore the importance of nurse leadership development programs and emphasize the pivotal role of effective nursing leadership in delivering high-quality care, The study employed an integrated review technique, combining quantitative and qualitative findings on situational leadership in nursing management within critical care units. Adhering to Whittemore & Knafl's framework, the research involved problem identification, literature search, data evaluation, analysis, and findings presentation. Following PRISMA guidelines, the search strategy targeted studies published in English between 2000 and 2020, focusing on situational leadership in critical care units. Data collection involved extracting key study details, employing thematic analysis for qualitative data, and meta-analysis for quantitative data. Quality assessment utilized JBI checklists, identifying strengths and limitations, subsequently addressed through sensitivity analysis, In conclusion, situational leadership proves vital for nursing managers in dynamic critical care units, offering flexibility to address staff readiness levels effectively. The findings underscore the compatibility and effectiveness of transformational and situational leadership styles in promoting clinical leadership. Emphasizing collaborative leadership, shared values, and authentic behaviors, the studies highlight their positive impact on staff outcomes and care quality. Continuous training for nurse leaders is crucial for creating positive work environments, ultimately improving patient care and staff well-being.,

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