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Setting the Research Agenda for Nursing Administration and Leadership Science: A Delphi Study.
Esther Maria Chipps1, M Lindell Joseph, Catherine Alexander
1Author Affiliations: Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing, Clinical Nurse Scientist (Dr Chipps), The Ohio State University College of Nursing, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus; Clinical Professor and Director (Dr Joseph), Health Systems/Administration, University of Iowa; Quality Management Performance Measures Analyst (Dr Alexander), San Francisco VA Medical Center, California; Associate Professor (Dr Lyman), College of Nursing Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah; Graduate Research Assistant (Mr McGinty), The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus; Assistant Professor and Leadership Program Director (Dr Nelson-Brantley), University of Kansas School of Nursing; Adjunct Faculty (Dr Parchment) University of Central Florida, College of Nursing, Orlando; Director of Nursing Research and Innovation (Dr Rivera), New York; Professor (Dr Schultz), California State University San Bernardino, San Bernardino; Director (Ms Ward), AONL Foundation for Nursing Leadership Research and Education, Chicago, Illinois; Nurse Scientist (Dr Weaver), Hackensack Meridian Health Ann May Center for Nursing, Neptune, New Jersey.
This study identified key research priorities for nursing administration and leadership science. Top areas include nurse well-being, workforce development, and healthy work environments to advance nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Administration and Leadership Science
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Health
Background:
- Establishing research priorities is crucial for advancing nursing administration and leadership science.
- A robust scientific framework is needed to inform evidence-based nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and prioritize critical research topics within nursing administration and leadership.
- To guide future research endeavors and funding allocations in the field.
Main Methods:
- A Delphi study was conducted through collaboration between the Association for Leadership Science in Nursing (ALSN) and the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Foundation (AONL-F).
- Input was gathered from ALSN and AONL members, followed by three rounds of expert consensus building.
Main Results:
- Top research priorities include: nurse health, well-being, resilience, and safety.
- Developing and managing the nursing workforce for current and future healthcare demands.
- Creating healthy work environments for direct care nurses and nurse leaders.
- Quantifying nursing's value in healthcare delivery and enhancing nurse leader competencies.
Conclusions:
- The identified research priorities should guide future studies in nursing administration and leadership.
- Funders and researchers are encouraged to align their efforts with these established priorities.
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