Abstract
Aims: The purpose of this scoping review is to map and synthesize research studies addressing the factors that impact leadership behaviours of front-line nurse managers. Background: Leadership is a fundamental component of the role of front-line nurse managers. Ineffective leadership is associated with costly outcomes; thus, organizations seek effective strategies to facilitate consistent demonstration of leadership behaviours. Evaluation: Using a scoping review methodology, findings from 26 empirical studies were mapped to identify barriers and facilitators of leadership among front-line nurse managers. Major categories included personal and environmental factors with subthemes of personal characteristics, competencies and social support. Key Issues: Available evidence captures the influence of personal characteristics, education, competency and formal social support on leadership capacity. The role of informal social support was not captured. Conclusions: Multiple personal and environmental factors influence the capacity for leadership behaviours among front-line nurse managers. Strategies such as leadership development programmes, mentorship and peer support programmes, and work environments that support relational and structural support may increase leadership capacity for front-line nurse managers. Implications for Nursing Management: Senior nurse leaders can use the results of this review to guide implementation of evidence-based strategies to recruit and retain front-line nurse managers.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2653-2669 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Journal of nursing management |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- barriers
- facilitators
- front-line nurse managers
- leadership
- scoping review
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Leadership and Management