Nursing leadership and management effects work environments
1Indiana State University, College of Nursing, Health and Human Services, North Fort Myers, FL 33903, USA. atomey@indstate.edu
Journal of Nursing Management
|January 27, 2009
Summary
Effective nursing leadership and management positively impact the work environment. Key factors include leadership quality, management style, and personnel programs, influencing nurse satisfaction and patient care outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Management and Leadership
- Healthcare Work Environment Studies
- Organizational Psychology in Healthcare
Background:
- Historical overview of nursing leadership research since 1983.
- Updates to key studies in 2002 and 2009.
- Contextualizes current research within established frameworks.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify recent research on nursing leadership and management.
- Examine effects on the work environment.
- Utilize the "14 Forces of Magnetism" framework.
Main Methods:
- Literature search prioritizing research publications.
- Analysis of studies related to nursing leadership and management.
- Synthesis of findings based on the "14 Forces of Magnetism".
Main Results:
- Identified 14 key forces influencing nursing work environments.
- Highlighted correlations between management initiatives and positive outcomes.
- Emphasized the impact of leadership style and patient-to-nurse ratios.
Conclusions:
- Evidence supports evidence-based nursing management and leadership practices.
- Positive correlations found between management, leadership, and nurse/patient outcomes.
- Research validates the link between healthy work environments and improved care quality.
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