Shaun Cardiff1, Brendan McCormack2, Tanya McCance3. 1. School of People & Heathcare Studies, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Eindhoven, The Netherlands. 2. Division of Nursing, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK. 3. Institute of Nursing and Health Research, Faculty of Life and Health Sciences, Ulster University, Jordanstown, UK.
Abstract
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: How does person-centred leadership manifest in clinical nursing. BACKGROUND: Person-centred practice fosters healthful relationships and is gaining increasing attention in nursing and health care, but nothing is known about the influence of a person-centred approach to leadership practice. Most leadership models used in nursing were originally developed outside of nursing. DESIGN: A 3-year participatory action research study where participant leaders planned, researched and learned from their practice development. METHODS: After an orientation phase, four action spirals focused on: critical and creative reflective inquiries into leadership practice change; leading the implementation and evaluation of a new nursing system; facilitating storytelling sessions with staff; and annually reflecting on personal leadership change. Multiple data gathering methods offered insight into leadership development from several perspectives. RESULTS: Critical and creative thematic data analysis revealed a set of attributes, relational processes and contextual factors that influenced the being and becoming of a person-centred leader. Comparing the findings with nursing leadership literature supports a conceptual framework for person-centred leadership. CONCLUSIONS: Person-centred leadership is a complex, dynamic, relational and contextualised practice that aims to enable associates and leaders achieve self-actualisation, empowerment and well-being. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: This study and its conceptual framework is of relevance to practitioners, educationalists and researchers interested in developing a relational approach to nurse leadership and person-centred cultures.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: How does person-centred leadership manifest in clinical nursing. BACKGROUND:Person-centred practice fosters healthful relationships and is gaining increasing attention in nursing and health care, but nothing is known about the influence of a person-centred approach to leadership practice. Most leadership models used in nursing were originally developed outside of nursing. DESIGN: A 3-year participatory action research study where participant leaders planned, researched and learned from their practice development. METHODS: After an orientation phase, four action spirals focused on: critical and creative reflective inquiries into leadership practice change; leading the implementation and evaluation of a new nursing system; facilitating storytelling sessions with staff; and annually reflecting on personal leadership change. Multiple data gathering methods offered insight into leadership development from several perspectives. RESULTS: Critical and creative thematic data analysis revealed a set of attributes, relational processes and contextual factors that influenced the being and becoming of a person-centred leader. Comparing the findings with nursing leadership literature supports a conceptual framework for person-centred leadership. CONCLUSIONS:Person-centred leadership is a complex, dynamic, relational and contextualised practice that aims to enable associates and leaders achieve self-actualisation, empowerment and well-being. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: This study and its conceptual framework is of relevance to practitioners, educationalists and researchers interested in developing a relational approach to nurse leadership and person-centred cultures.
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