The influence of transformational leadership on nurses performance in hospital settings: Scoping review
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https://doi.org/10.62741/ahrj.v2i2.49Keywords:
Nurse, Professional performance, Transformational leadership, ResultsAbstract
Introduction: Transformational leadership in nursing has the potential to enhance nurses' performance in hospital settings, fostering quality of care, job satisfaction and organisational commitment.
Objectives: To map the existing evidence regarding the influence of TL on nurses' performance in hospital contexts.
Methodology: A scoping review was conducted according to the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and PRISMA-ScR checklist. Literature was searched in MedLine, CINAHL and Academic Search, between 2014 and 2024, including grey literature. Studies in English or Portuguese with full-text availability were included.
Results: From 437 records identified, 9 studies were included. Transformational leadership positively correlates with performance outcomes such as job satisfaction, psychological safety, clinical effectiveness and organisational commitment.
Conclusion: Tranformational Leadership emerges as an effective leadership style to improve nurses' performance, supporting a positive work environment and contributing to care excellence. Investment in nursing leadership training is recommended.
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