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Nurses Innovative Behaviour in the Context of Authentic Leadership: A Scoping Review.

Mariam Almutairi¹, Fiona Timmins¹, Patricia Yoder-Wise²

¹UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, Dublin, Ireland.

Journal of Advanced Nursing

|November 5, 2024

Summary

Authentic leadership fosters nurses

Keywords:

authentic leadership innovative behaviours leadership nursing

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Area of Science:

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Healthcare Management
Organizational Psychology

Background:

Innovative behavior among nurses is crucial for addressing complex healthcare challenges.
Authentic leadership is recognized for its potential to influence employee outcomes.

Conclusions:

Authentic leadership significantly contributes to innovative nursing behaviors, enhancing healthcare best practices and outcomes.
Further research is needed to explore contextual influences and the specific nature of nurse-led innovations.