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Ethical leadership in physical therapy: a developing construct that demands consideration.
Sean F Griech1, Stephen Carp1, Todd E Davenport2
1Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, DeSales University, Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA.
Leadership in Health Services (Bradford, England)
|November 16, 2023
Summary
Ethical leadership theory offers a framework to achieve the American Physical Therapy Association's goals. This approach emphasizes leaders providing moral guidance to enhance professional objectives and organizational success.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Professional Ethics
- Leadership Studies
Background:
- Leadership significantly impacts professional development and organizational success.
- Existing leadership theories may not fully align with the American Physical Therapy Association's mission and vision.
- A gap exists in applying specific leadership models to advance physical therapy objectives.
Conclusions:
- Ethical leadership provides a viable model for advancing the physical therapy profession.
- Implementing ethical leadership can help actualize the mission and vision of the American Physical Therapy Association.
- This paper presents an original contribution to leadership studies in physical therapy.
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