Leadership Styles and Nurses' Job Satisfaction. Results of a Systematic Review
Maria Lucia Specchia1,2, Maria Rosaria Cozzolino2,3, Elettra Carini2
1Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Via della Pineta Sacchetti, 00168 Rome, Italy.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|February 10, 2021
Summary
Effective leadership significantly impacts nurses' job satisfaction. Transformational and authentic leadership styles correlate positively, while passive-avoidant styles correlate negatively, influencing healthcare quality.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Human resources are critical in healthcare organizations.
- Leadership profoundly influences healthcare professionals, patient outcomes, and the work environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and analyze the existing knowledge on the correlation between leadership styles and nurses' job satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review was conducted across PubMed, CINAHL, and Embase.
- Inclusion criteria focused on leadership styles, nurses' job satisfaction, secondary care, and full-text availability in English or Italian.
- 12 studies were selected from 11,813 initial titles.
Main Results:
- 88% of the selected studies demonstrated a significant correlation between leadership style and nurses' job satisfaction.
- Transformational leadership showed the most positive correlations, followed by authentic, resonant, and servant styles.
- Passive-avoidant and laissez-faire styles consistently showed negative correlations, while transactional style yielded mixed results.
Conclusions:
- Leadership styles critically influence healthcare professionals' job satisfaction.
- Promoting effective leadership is essential for improving staff morale and healthcare quality indicators.
- Further research is needed to address knowledge gaps in leadership within healthcare settings.
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