Factors predisposing to shared governance: a qualitative study.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Management
• Organizational Governance

Background:

• Shared governance implementation strategies differ across organizations.
• Identifying predisposing factors is key to successful shared governance.
• This study focused on the antecedents of shared governance in nursing schools.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the antecedents of shared governance in nursing schools.
• To identify factors facilitating the successful implementation of shared governance.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative study utilizing in-depth, semi-structured interviews.
• Purposive sampling of 11 faculty and managers from Tehran medical universities.
• Conventional content analysis for data interpretation.

Main Results:

• Four main categories emerged: participatory context, infrastructural obligations, alignment with contemporary needs, and participation-oriented managers.
• Twelve subcategories were identified, detailing the antecedents of shared governance.
• Managerial attributes and institutional context are significant factors.

Conclusions:

• Managers play a pivotal role in the successful implementation of shared governance.
• Deliberate selection and training of participation-oriented managers are essential in nursing schools.
• Empowering staff and providing resources are key managerial actions for fostering participation.