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1National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Chicago, IL, USA.
International Nursing Review
|June 7, 2016
Summary
This study shows that minimal email follow-up can sustain nursing leadership networks. Action learning and technology effectively maintain connections, influencing policy formulation and implementation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Leadership
- Social Network Analysis
- Health Policy
Background:
- Social network analysis is a growing tool in nursing research.
- Existing studies often rely on single time-point data collection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the long-term social network impact of the Global Nursing Leadership Institute (GNLI2013).
- To evaluate how different follow-up frequencies affect network cohesion maintenance.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental design with repeated measures.
- 28 nurse leaders were divided into five action learning groups.
- Network architecture, cohesion, and node degree frequency were analyzed.
Main Results:
- The program fostered and maintained connections among geographically dispersed nurse leaders.
- Two to three emails over six months were sufficient to sustain network connectivity.
- Measures of network density, diameter, and path length indicated sustained connections.
Conclusions:
- Action learning leadership development using technology follow-up shows significant impact.
- This approach is valuable for nursing's influence on policy.
- Further research on long-term effects is recommended.
Keywords:
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