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Al Jabri F, Kvist T, Turunen H. Core competencies of healthcare professionals in Oman: Research and evidence-based practice needs attention. Nurs Open 2023; 10:2053-2065. [PMID: 36323624 PMCID: PMC10006615 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1453] [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: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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AIM The aim of the study was to examine (1) the perceptions on core competencies of healthcare professionals working at clinical settings in Oman and (2) which demographic characteristics explain the overall core competency. DESIGN A cross-sectional design. METHODS Healthcare Professional Core Competency Instrument, consisting of 11 sub-scales with 81 items, was distributed to healthcare professionals (n = 1,543; 826 nurses and 717 physicians) who worked at primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare institutions. Descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA and linear regression were used for data analysis. RESULTS Altogether 1,078 healthcare professionals (628 nurses and 450 physicians) responded representing 70% overall response rate. Healthcare professionals perceived their overall core competence as excellent, safety being the highest, and research and evidence-based practice was the lowest. The multiple linear regression analysis revealed that ethnicity, gender and years of working experience were the characters that explained the overall core competence, where expatriate senior professionals reported higher competency levels compared with counterparts.
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- Fatma Al Jabri
- Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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Benítez-Chavira LA, Zárate-Grajales RA, Moreno-Monsiváis MG, Vite-Rodríguez CX, Hernández-Rosales CM, Brito-Carbajal CE. The effect of Problem-Based Learning on Care Management skills: A quasi-experimental study. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 2023; 31:e3866. [PMID: 36995854 PMCID: PMC10077837 DOI: 10.1590/1518-8345.6272.3866] [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: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE to assess the preliminary effect of Problem-Based Learning on Care Management skills. METHOD a quasi-experimental pre- and post-test conducted with students attending the Bachelor's Degree in Nursing offered by an educational institution. The sample was comprised by 29 (Experimental Group) and 74 (Control Group) students. The Experimental Group solved four scenarios under the Problem-Based Learning method with the 7 steps proposed by McMaster University, in a Care Management program in distance mode. The self-reporting instrument assessed the pre- and post-test Care Management skills in both groups. Mean values were obtained and descriptive and inferential statistics were performed (Student's t, paired t, linear regression). RESULTS the Experimental Group obtained higher scores in analytical, action-related and global skills than the Control Group (p<0.05). No differences were recorded in interpersonal skills or in use of the information. The Control presented no significant differences before and after usual teaching, whereas differences were in fact reported in the Experimental Group (p<0.05). CONCLUSION despite the fact that there is little evidence on the development of Nursing Care Management skills, the current study shows that Problem-Based Learning is an effective and significant method in remote education.
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- Luis Angel Benítez-Chavira
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Escuela Nacional de Enfermería y Obstetricia, Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
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- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Escuela Nacional de Enfermería y Obstetricia, Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
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Hajizadeh A, Zamanzadeh V, Khodayari-Zarnaq R. Exploration of knowledge, attitudes, and perceived benefits towards nurse managers' participation in the health policy-making process: a qualitative thematic analysis study. J Res Nurs 2022; 27:560-571. [PMID: 36338923 PMCID: PMC9634243 DOI: 10.1177/17449871221080719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
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Background Participation of nurse managers in policy-making could help policy-makers to propose relevant and effective policies and support other policy actors involved with these processes. Objective This study aimed at exploring the attitudes and perceived benefits of nurse managers' participation in the health policy-making process. Methods In this descriptive qualitative research, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 nurse managers, government officials, and faculty members. Recruitment was based on purposive sampling from different regions across Iran. A thematic analysis was performed in MAXQDA (version 2012). Results After analysis of the qualitative data, four themes and 13 sub-themes emerged. The themes were feelings about nurse managers' participation, advantages of nurse managers' participation, problems due to the non-participation of nurse managers, and recommendations for improvement of the policy-making process. Conclusion The outcomes provided new insights into the perceived benefits of and attitudes towards nurse managers' participation in health policy making in the Iranian setting. It is crucial to strengthen the capacity for nurse managers' participation in health policy making to develop effective healthcare policies.
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- Alireza Hajizadeh
- Doctoral Student, Department of Health Economics and Management, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Associate Professor, Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz Health Services Management Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Ylitalo A, Laukka E, Heponiemi T, Kanste OI. Primary healthcare managers' perceptions of management competencies at different management levels in digital health services: secondary analysis. Leadersh Health Serv (Bradf Engl) 2022; ahead-of-print:247-260. [PMID: 36205444 PMCID: PMC10427973 DOI: 10.1108/lhs-07-2022-0078] [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: 07/17/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to describe primary health-care managers' perceptions of management competencies at different management levels in digital health services using the management competency assessment program as a framework. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH A secondary analysis study involving 21 semi-structured individual interviews was conducted among Finnish primary health-care managers at different management levels (frontline, middle and senior). The deductive framework method was used to analyze the data. FINDINGS Similarities and differences were found in management competencies between different levels of management. Competencies related to the use of digitalization were highlighted by managers at all management levels. Managers at all management levels were involved in developing digital solutions and supporting employees in using digital solutions in their work. Frontline and middle managers emphasized more issues related to day-to-day management and communication with employees, whereas senior managers highlighted the management of large entities. RESEARCH LIMITATIONS/IMPLICATIONS In the secondary analysis, data were used for purposes other than originally intended. Therefore, the data are subject to limitations of the methodology applied and should be transferred to other contexts with caution. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS Identifying the management competencies needed to manage digital health services is important to target managers' training according to needs in the future. SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS The results could be used to develop the management of digital health services, as well as improve digital health services and their deployment. ORIGINALITY/VALUE Previous literature mostly examined managers' informatics competencies and paid little attention to other management competencies. This study discusses more broadly the management competencies that digital health services require from managers at different levels of management.
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- Antti Ylitalo
- Research Unit of Nursing Science and Health Management, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland and Health and Social Service System Research Group, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland
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- Research Unit of Nursing Science and Health Management, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland and Health and Social Service System Research Group, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland
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- Health and Social Service System Research Group, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland
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- Research Unit of Nursing Science and Health Management, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland and Medical Research Center, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
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González García A, Pinto‐Carral A, Pérez González S, Marqués‐Sánchez P. A competency model for nurse executives. Int J Nurs Pract 2022; 28:e13058. [PMID: 35434853 PMCID: PMC9787642 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.13058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Revised: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nurses capable of adequately developing their competencies in the management field are essential for the sustainability of health-care organizations. Such competencies should be included in a model of specific competencies. AIM The aim of this research is to propose a competency model for nurse executives. METHODS The Delphi method was applied to reach a consensus on the required competencies, and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was applied to determine the construct validity and reduce the data set's dimensionality. Consensus was defined based on at least 80% of the experts agreeing with the proposed competencies. For each competency, the development levels were beginner, advanced beginner, competent, highly competent and expert. RESULTS From among the 51 competencies that were identified to define a model for nurse executives, decision-making, leadership and communication stood out. The PCA indicated the structural validity of the proposed model by saturation of the principal components (Cronbach's α > 0.631). CONCLUSION Nurses wishing to develop their professional careers as nurse executives must first develop the competencies shown in the proposed model. Nurse executives should follow the educational programmes specified in this study, to adapt their knowledge to this role's requirements.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing and Physiotherapy Department, Grupo SALBIS InvestigaciónUniversidad de LeónLeónSpain
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing and Physiotherapy Department, Grupo SALBIS InvestigaciónUniversidad de LeónLeónSpain
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Julnes SG, Myrvang T, Reitan LS, Rønning G, Vatne S. Nurse leaders' experiences of professional responsibility towards developing nursing competence in general wards: A qualitative study. J Nurs Manag 2022; 30:2743-2750. [PMID: 35861024 PMCID: PMC10087392 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13745] [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: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To explore nurse leaders' experiences of professional responsibility to facilitate nursing competence in general wards. BACKGROUND Nurse leaders are responsible for maintaining high levels of competence among nurses to improve patient safety. METHODS Qualitative analysis was conducted between February and April 2019 using semi-structured interview data from 12 nurse leaders in surgical and medical wards at three Norwegian hospitals. RESULTS Four main themes were identified: struggle to achieve nursing staff competence; focus on operational and budgetary requirements rather than professional development; demands to organize sick leaves and holiday periods; and challenges in facilitating professional development. CONCLUSION Nurse leaders felt that their responsibilities were overwhelming and challenging. They witnessed more support for current administrative tasks than for the implementation of professional development. Additionally, unclear work instructions from the employer provided few opportunities to facilitate professional development. Hospital management failed to ensure quality of care and patient safety in general wards by not supporting the strengthening of nurses' professional competence and preventing turnover. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Management may integrate formal work instructions that clarify nurse leaders' responsibilities as professional developers, allowing nurse leaders to meet their obligation of maintaining adequate professional competence among nursing staff in general wards.
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- Signe Gunn Julnes
- Department for Health and Social CareMolde University CollegeMoldeNorway
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- Department for Health and Social CareMolde University CollegeMoldeNorway
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- Department for Health and Social CareMolde University CollegeMoldeNorway
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- Department of Intensive Care MedicineMolde Hospital TrustMoldeNorway
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- Department for Health and Social CareMolde University CollegeMoldeNorway
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Paarima Y, Kwashie AA, Asamani JA, Ofei AMA. Leadership competencies of first-line nurse managers: a quantitative study. Leadersh Health Serv (Bradf Engl) 2022; ahead-of-print. [PMID: 34970908 DOI: 10.1108/lhs-05-2021-0047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE This paper aims to examine the leadership competencies of first-line nurse managers (FLNMs) at the unit level in the eastern region of Ghana. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH The paper is a quantitative cross-section design. FINDINGS Nurse managers exhibited a moderate level of knowledge and ability to apply leadership competencies. Gender, rank, qualification, professional experience, management experience and management training jointly predicted the leadership competencies of FLNMs [(R2 = 0.158, p = 0.016]. However, only management training was a significant predictor in the model. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS Inappropriate leadership competencies have severe consequences for patients and staff outcomes. This situation necessitates a call for a well-structured program for the appointment of FLNMs based on competencies. ORIGINALITY/VALUE This study is the first in Ghana which we are aware of that examined the leadership competencies at the unit level that identifies predictors of leadership competencies.
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- Yennuten Paarima
- Department of Research, Education, and Administration, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Research, Education, and Administration, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Intercountry Support Team for Eastern and Southern Africa, Health Workforce Unit, World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Department of Research, Education, and Administration, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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Laukkanen L, Suhonen R, Poikkeus T, Löyttyniemi E, Leino-Kilpi H. The effectiveness of the Ethics Quarter intervention on the ethical activity profile of nurse managers: A randomized controlled trial. J Nurs Manag 2021; 30:2126-2137. [PMID: 34231275 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To test the effectiveness of a new ethics educational e-learning intervention, Ethics Quarter, in supporting nurse managers' ethical activity profile. BACKGROUND Health care organisations need evidence-based ethics interventions to support nurse managers' ethical activity profile. METHODS A parallel-group, individually randomized controlled trial was conducted in 2020. Finnish nurse managers nationwide [members of the Union of Health and Social Care Professionals in Finland (Tehy) trade union] were randomly allocated to intervention (n = 169) or control group (n = 172). The intervention group participated in the Ethics Quarter comprising twelve 15-min evidence-based educational 'quarters' spread over 6 weeks. The control group had standard organisational ethics structures. The primary and secondary outcomes were ethical activity profile and ethics knowledge, respectively. The Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement for study design and reporting was adopted. RESULTS Ethical activity profile showed statistically significant differences in mean changes between the groups from baseline to 10 weeks: all five dimensions were statistically significantly higher in the intervention group compared with the control group (p = <.0001). CONCLUSION The Ethics Quarter was effective in increasing nurse managers' ethical activity profile. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Applying this ethics educational e-learning intervention would benefit nursing management education and health care organisations. TRIAL REGISTRATION clinicaltrials.gov: NCT04234503.
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- Laura Laukkanen
- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.,City of Turku, Welfare Division, Turku, Finland
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- Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Department and Wards, Hospital District of Northern Savo, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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González-García A, Pinto-Carral A, Villorejo JS, Marqués-Sánchez P. Competency Model for the Middle Nurse Manager (MCGE-Logistic Level). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:3898. [PMID: 33917699 PMCID: PMC8067971 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18083898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Healthcare systems are immersed in transformative processes, influenced by economic changes, together with social and health instability. The middle nurse manager plays a fundamental role, since he or she is responsible for translating the strategic vision, values and objectives of the organization. The objective of this study was to propose the model of competencies to be developed by the middle nurse manager in the Spanish healthcare system. Our methodology consisted in the application of the Delphi method in order to reach an agreement on the necessary competencies, and principal component analysis (PCA) was used to determine the construct validity, reducing the dimensionality of the set of data. Fifty-one competencies were identified for the definition of the model, highlighting decision-making, leadership and communication. The PCA pointed out the structural validity of the proposed model through the saturation of the main components (α Cronbach > 0.631). The results show the model of competencies which the middle nurse manager in the Spanish healthcare system must develop. Middle nurse managers may use these as criteria to plan their professional strategies in the context of management. This model of competencies can be applied to establishing selection processes or training programs for the role of middle nurse manager.
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- Alberto González-García
- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Leon University, 24071 León, Spain; (A.G.-G.); (P.M.-S.)
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Leon University, 24071 León, Spain; (A.G.-G.); (P.M.-S.)
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Leon University, 24071 León, Spain; (A.G.-G.); (P.M.-S.)
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Fowler KR, Robbins LK, Lucero A. Nurse manager communication and outcomes for nursing: An integrative review. J Nurs Manag 2021; 29:1486-1495. [PMID: 33793022 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To evaluate literature on the importance of good communication between managers and nurses, and its influence on nurses and patient care. BACKGROUND In the nursing scenario, concepts such as engagement and job satisfaction are tied to manager communication and influence the care provided (Kunie et al., 2017). It is crucial to recognize the importance of manager communication on the nurses and patient care. The evaluation was guided by this question: in the review of post-2014 quantitative studies, is there evidence that nurse managers with high communication competence have better patient/staff outcomes than those with lower competencies? EVALUATION We evaluated current research through an evidence review on the day-to-day influence of nurse manager communication. We conducted our search using common health databases. Since the American Organization for Nurse Leadership developed nurse manager competencies in 2014, we only included articles published after that year. Further inclusion criteria included primary, quantitative and peer-reviewed research. KEY ISSUES Thirty articles remained after the application of inclusion/exclusion criteria with five themes emerging: patient safety and quality, job satisfaction, leadership styles, innovative practice and general management skills. CONCLUSION Research associates positive patient and staff outcomes with a leader who exhibits communication competences. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Assessment of current competence levels in communication in nurse managers is needed. Education for improving communication skills is also needed.
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- The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, USA
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Comparcini D, Simonetti V, Tomietto M, Rea T, Primavera M, Marcelli S, Serra N, Cicolini G. Morality traits for an ideal nurse manager: A multicentre cross-sectional study. J Nurs Manag 2021; 29:1465-1475. [PMID: 33738903 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13297] [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: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS To investigate which morality traits are more important for nurses to determine positive opinions of their nurse manager. BACKGROUND People selected morality more often than sociability and competence when forming a positive opinion towards an ideal or a newcomer manager. METHODS A multicentre, cross-sectional study was carried out by administering two questionnaires to 775 nurses on the influence of morality, sociability and competence traits on their impression formation processes. RESULTS Regarding nurses' perceptions about the morality, sociability and competence traits of an ideal nurse manager, the total score for morality was 20.0; for sociability, it was 14.2; and for competence, it was 19.6. For nurses' opinions about a new nurse manager, the total score of the morality section was 16.2, which was very similar to the total score of the competence section (mean = 16.1). CONCLUSION Morality positively influences nurses' initial impression of an ideal manager, and though it seems to be a necessary condition, it is not sufficient by itself to support the nursing staff's perception towards a new manager. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Our findings could be useful in better understanding the role of morality in social perceptions and behavioural consequences of staff nurses towards their nurse manager.
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- Dania Comparcini
- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria 'Ospedali Riuniti', Ancona, Italy
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- Direzione Centrale Salute, Politiche Sociali e Disabilità, Regine Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy.,Research Unit of Nursing Science and Health Management, University of Oulu, Finland
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- Public Health Department, Federico II University Hospital of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Federico II University Hospital of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology, University of Bari 'Aldo Moro', Bari, Italy
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Shimazaki K, Ota K, Niimi Y. Developing a self-checklist of staff development behavior for associate nurse unit managers using the Delphi method. Nurs Health Sci 2020; 23:195-207. [PMID: 33295081 DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Revised: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The most significant influence on nurses' professional growth is through work under direct guidance in clinical settings. Associate nurse unit managers perform direct patient care with the staff, as well as assist management work of nurse unit managers. They can be excellent role models for the staff. We examined their behaviors that help promote staff development, aimed to identify effective behaviors, and created a self-checklist to evaluate them. We created 53 items to assess staff development behaviors, which were evaluated via a Delphi survey with 252 experts and a questionnaire survey with 124 associate nurse unit managers in Japan to evaluate whether the created item was appropriate. The results of the Delphi survey showed an agreement rate of over 90%, and associate nurse unit managers showed an acceptance rate of 82.6-99.2% for 40 of 53 items. Consequently, we created 40-item self-checklist of staff development behaviors for associate nurse unit managers with adequate validity. This checklist would be helpful for them to promote staff development while working in clinical settings and would contribute to enhancing the quality of nursing.
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- Kazuyo Shimazaki
- Department of Nursing, College of Life and Health Sciences, Chubu University, Kasugai, Japan
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- Opening Preparation Office of Numazu Human Care Department, Toho University, Numazu, Japan
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- Department of Nursing Faculty of Health and Science, Nagoya Women's University, Nagoya, Japan
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Managerial Strategies for Long-Term Care Organization Professionals: COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts. SUSTAINABILITY 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/su12229682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This paper aims to analyze the strategies that healthcare professionals have adopted during the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) in long-term care organizations in Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil, by investigating their competencies—mainly managerial ones. To reach its goals, this paper performs empirical research and theoretical research. For the empirical research, the plans of professionals during COVID-19 pandemic in long-term care organizations are observed, and a questionnaire is applied to analyze observed data integrity. The data are analyzed through the Python and IBM SPSS Statistic programming languages, and descriptive analyses use descriptive statistic proportions, rates, minimum, maximum, mean, median, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation (CV). A non-parametric approach performs repeated measure comparisons using Wilcoxon’s test, while the McNemmar test is used to repeat the categorical variables. Statistical significance is assumed at the 5% level. For the theoretical research, a literature review is developed using scientific databases. The results show that for the searched period, the number of deaths and the number of people infected by COVID-19 in these organizations are low when compared to general statistics of Rio de Janeiro city. This paper concludes that these strategical adoptions have brought significant benefits to long-term care organizations, and it might motivate researchers to develop future studies related to long-term care organizations, helping to fill the literature gap on the subject.
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Kakemam E, Liang Z, Janati A, Arab-Zozani M, Mohaghegh B, Gholizadeh M. Leadership and Management Competencies for Hospital Managers: A Systematic Review and Best-Fit Framework Synthesis. J Healthc Leadersh 2020; 12:59-68. [PMID: 32801985 PMCID: PMC7383104 DOI: 10.2147/jhl.s265825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Competent managers are vital to the productivity and service quality of healthcare organizations and the sustainability of the healthcare system. To improve their management competence, understanding of management competency requirements is important. The purpose of this study was to synthesize the evidence related to the leadership and management competencies in healthcare organizations through the best-fit method. METHODS A systematic review of literature published between 2000 and 2020 was performed to identify studies focusing on confirming and/or identifying the competency requirements of hospital managers. The best-fit framework synthesis method was used to map the identified competencies and associated behavioral items against the validated management competency assessment program (MCAP) management competency framework. RESULTS Twelve studies were identified for inclusion in the review. The mapping of the identified competencies and behavioral items generated a competency model for hospital managers that can apply for different healthcare context. The new competency model includes the following seven core leadership and management competencies: evidence-informed decision-making, operations, administration and resource management, knowledge of healthcare environment and the organization, interpersonal, communication qualities and relationship management, leading people and organisation, enabling and managing change, and professionalism. CONCLUSION This review and the mapping of the competencies identified in previous studies against the validated MCAP framework has resulted in the recommendation for an extended leadership and management competency framework for health service managers. It provides guidance for the formulation of training and development directions for the health service management workforce in a different healthcare context.
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- Edris Kakemam
- Iranian Center of Excellence in Health Management (IceHM), Department of Health Services Management, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Iranian Center of Excellence in Health Management (IceHM), Department of Health Services Management, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Department of Public Health, School of Health, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Public Health, School of Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Iranian Center of Excellence in Health Management (IceHM), Department of Health Services Management, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Nurse Manager Core Competencies: A Proposal in the Spanish Health System. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17093173. [PMID: 32370186 PMCID: PMC7246551 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17093173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Revised: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Nurses who are capable of developing their competencies appropriately in the field of management are considered fundamental to the sustainability and improvement of health outcomes. These core competencies are the critical competencies to be developed in specific areas. There are different core competencies for nurse managers, but none in the Spanish health system. The objective of this research is to identify the core competencies needed for nurse managers in the Spanish health system. The research was carried out using the Delphi method to reach a consensus on the core competencies and a Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to determine construct validity, reducing the dimensionality of a dataset by finding the causes of variability in the set and organizing them by importance. A panel of 50 experts in management and healthcare engaged in a four-round Delphi study with Likert scored surveys. We identified eight core competencies from an initial list of 51: decision making, relationship management, communication skills, listening, Leadership, conflict management, ethical principles, collaboration and team management skills. PCA indicated the structural validity of the core competencies by saturation into three components (α Cronbach >0.613): communication, leadership and decision making. The research shows that eight competencies must be developed by the nursing managers in the Spanish health system. Nurse managers can use these core competencies as criteria to develop and plan their professional career. These core competencies can serve as a guideline for the design of nurse managers’ development programs in Spain.
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Breed M, Downing C, Ally H. Factors influencing motivation of nurse leaders in a private hospital group in Gauteng, South Africa: A quantitative study. Curationis 2020; 43:e1-e9. [PMID: 32129642 PMCID: PMC7059169 DOI: 10.4102/curationis.v43i1.2011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2018] [Revised: 12/01/2019] [Accepted: 12/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nurse leadership is about aligning employees to a vision. This happens with buy-in, motivation and communication. When conducive environments are created by organisations, the motivation of nurse leaders will be enhanced, which will have a positive outcome on the organisation. Highly motivated nurse leaders accomplish more and are more productive. Nurse leadership is an essential source of support, mentorship and role modelling. These attributes tend to be more evident when nurse leaders are motivated. OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to determine the factors that influence the motivation of nurse leaders. METHOD A quantitative, descriptive design and stratified sampling was used. Participants comprised unit managers (n = 49) from five hospitals in a private hospital group in South Africa. A self-administered questionnaire, namely, the Multidimensional Work Motivation Scale, was used to collect the data. Data were analysed using the IBM SPSS 22.0 program. RESULTS The results indicated that the nurse leaders in this study were intrinsically motivated. Their motivation was influenced by support, relatedness, autonomy and competence. No relationships were found between motivation and age, years in a management position, gender, qualifications and staff-reporting structure. CONCLUSION By implication, to understand what motivates nurse leaders and to keep them motivated, recommendations were proposed to nursing and human resources management. It is expected that the implementation of the recommendations will have a positive influence on patient outcomes, organisational success and the motivation and satisfaction of nurse leaders.
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- Maria Breed
- Department of Nursing, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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Patarru' F, Weu BY, Handini FS, Heryyanoor H. The Role of the Nurse Unit Manager Function on Nursing Work Performance: A Systematic Review. JURNAL NERS 2020. [DOI: 10.20473/jn.v14i3.17108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Introduction: The role of Nurse Unit Manager is to improve the nurses’ performance in the context of their professional services. This role consists of planning, organizing, actuating and controlling. The aim of this systematic review was to determine the influence of the nurse unit manager’s management functions related to the nurses’ performance.Methods: The literature search was conducted in the PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, Science Direct and SAGE databases with the keywords ‘head nurses’, ‘management function’ and ‘nurse performance’. The articles were reviewed using the inclusion criteria, which was that the title and abstract was in accordance with the desired topic, that the article aimed to analyze the influence of the nurse unit manager’s management functions related to the nurses’ performance and that it was explained in English. The exclusion criteria were that the title, abstract and purpose of the article was not in accordance with the topic of focus. The search identified 15 relevant journals from the 276.303 articles published between 2014 and 2019.Results: The results indicate a significant relationship exists between the role of the nurse unit manager and nursing work performance.Conclusion: To improve the management function of the nurse unit manager, it is necessary to conduct training for the nurse unit manager to allow them to better understand the functions and role of the nurse unit manager.
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Mc Carthy VJC, Murphy A, Savage E, Hegarty J, Coffey A, Leahy-Warren P, Horgan A, O'Connell R, Marsh L, Drennan J. Perceived importance and performance of clinical leadership in practice: A cross-sectional study of nurses and midwives of all grades. J Nurs Manag 2019; 27:1738-1746. [PMID: 31523876 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.12867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2019] [Revised: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 09/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To explore the differences in perceived importance and actual performance of clinical leadership for all grades of nurses and midwives engaged in clinical practice. BACKGROUND Clinical leadership is central to the provision of person-centred care. However, little is known about how nurses and midwives perceive this in practice. METHODS Data were collected on a sample of nurses and midwives in the Republic of Ireland, using a cross-sectional study design (n = 324). The clinical leadership needs analysis instrument was used to measure perceived importance and performance of clinical leadership in practice. Grades of nurses/midwives included; staff, manager, advanced practitioner and senior manager. RESULTS Senior managers were more likely to report significantly higher scores than staff grades for perceived importance of Technology & Care Initiatives (p < .01) and Financial & Service Management (p = .02). Performance of Staff & Care Delivery was significantly higher for senior managers than staff grades [F(5,309) = 6.06 p < .01]. CONCLUSION There was a mismatch between the perceived importance and actual performance of clinical leadership in practice between different grades of staff. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Leadership training for all grades and mentoring of staff grades can promote the building of confidence and empower staff in leading clinical practice.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- The Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Harmoinen M, Suominen T. Realizing appreciative management from the viewpoint of first-line managers in social and health care. Scand J Caring Sci 2019; 34:78-86. [PMID: 31111519 DOI: 10.1111/scs.12707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND First-line managers are links between an organizations' administration and the workforce. They transmit information from higher managers to workers and vice versa. Their management skills and especially their interaction with staff are a key point in successful management. AIM To describe how first-line managers realized appreciative management in their everyday management practice in health and social care. METHOD A quantitative descriptive study was conducted by means of an electronic survey among social and healthcare managers in Finland. RESULTS Based on the self-evaluations of the managers, appreciative management is well realized. The most recognition was given to equality and the least to appreciative know-how. Connections were seen between appreciative management and gender, education, education level and managers with higher education, and those with fewer work units below them tended to have a better realization of appreciative management. CONCLUSION The education level of first-line nurse managers is meaningful when realizing appreciative management in social and healthcare settings. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT More advanced education levels of first-line managers help to promote appreciative management in social and health care, together with the amount of work units (meaning outpatient and inpatient wards). A first-line manager is responsible for the needs of their workforce and needs to be critically assessed so that they might have more time for managing in an appreciative way. Appreciative management should be given increased focus when educating nurse managers.
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Moghaddam NM, Jame SZB, Rafiei S, Sarem AA, Ghamchili A, Shafii M. Managerial competencies of head nurses: a model and assessment tool. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 28:30-37. [DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2019.28.1.30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Nader Markazi Moghaddam
- Assistant Professor, Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Medicine, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Medicine, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Bu-Ali Sina University of Medical Sciences, Hamedan, Iran
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- MSc in nursing management (Master's graduate), AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Health Policy and Management Research Center, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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Lehtonen MR, Roos M, Kantanen K, Suominen T. International Nursing: Nurse Managers' Leadership and Management Competencies Assessed by Nursing Personnel in a Finnish Hospital. Nurs Adm Q 2018; 42:164-174. [PMID: 29494452 DOI: 10.1097/naq.0000000000000279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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The aim of this research was to describe nurse managers' leadership and management competencies (NMLMC) from the perspective of nursing personnel. Nurse managers are responsible for the management of the largest professional group in social and health care. The assessment of NMLMC is needed because of their powerful influence on organizational effectiveness. An electronic survey was conducted among the nursing personnel (n = 166) of 1 Finnish hospital in spring 2016. Nursing personnel assessed their manager using a NMLMC scale consisting of general and special competences. The data were statistically analyzed. Leadership and management competencies were assessed as being quite good by the nursing personnel. The best-assessed area of general competence was professional competence and credibility and the weakest was service initiation and innovation. The best-assessed area of special competence was substance knowledge and the weakest was research and development. The nursing personnel's assessment of their nurse manger's competencies was associated with the personnel's education level, working experience, and with their knowledge of the manager's education. Conclusion was made that nursing personnel highly value professional competence as part of nursing leadership and management. To achieve more appreciation, nurse managers have to demonstrate their education and competence. They must also work in more open and versatile ways with their nursing personnel.
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- Mia-Riitta Lehtonen
- Oy Apotti Ab, Helsinki, Finland (Ms Lehtonen); University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland (Ms Roos); Municipality of Siilinjärvi, Siilinjärvi, Finland (Dr Kantanen); and School of Health Sciences, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland (Dr Suominen)
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