Quantum leadership: the implication for Iranian nursing leaders

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Quantum Leadership Theory
• Organizational Behavior

Background:

• Quantum theory offers novel perspectives for enhancing healthcare management.
• Applying quantum principles to healthcare organizations can improve service delivery.
• This study explores quantum leadership in Iranian nursing administration.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess quantum skills, leadership characteristics, and functions among nursing administrators at Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) hospitals.
• To identify the correlation between management training and quantum leadership.
• To highlight the importance of quantum leadership for organizational excellence in Iranian healthcare.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study was conducted.
• Data collected from 25 nursing administrators at TUMS hospitals using a self-constructed questionnaire.
• Statistical analysis included SPSS software and t-tests, with validated questionnaire reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.90).

Main Results:

• Respondents exhibited high levels of quantum skills (75.71±5.98), quantum leadership characteristics (82.01±6.77), and quantum leadership functions (78.57±6.28).
• Overall quantum leadership score was 78.76±4.50.
• Management training courses were significantly correlated with enhanced quantum leadership.

Conclusions:

• Iranian healthcare organizations benefit from quantum leadership to achieve nursing leadership excellence.
• Nursing leaders with quantum skills can foster self-development and improve patient care outcomes.
• Quantum leadership is a vital resource for advancing Iranian nursing and organizational performance.