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Evidence-Based Leadership in Nursing: An Evolutionary Concept Analysis
Shuang Hu1, Siying Liu2, Xianfeng Li3
1Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, China.
This study defines evidence-based leadership in nursing, highlighting attributes like valuing evidence and influencing others. It guides nurses to integrate evidence into practice, enhancing healthcare quality and leadership competencies.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Management
- Leadership Studies
Background:
- Evidence-based practice is crucial in nursing.
- Effective leadership is essential for implementing evidence-based practice.
- A clear understanding of evidence-based leadership in nursing is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a concept analysis of evidence-based leadership within the nursing context.
- To identify the core attributes, antecedents, and consequences of evidence-based leadership in nursing.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis method.
- Conducted a systematic literature search across PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus databases.
- Included 12 relevant publications from 2005 to 2022.
Main Results:
- Key attributes include leadership qualities (e.g., influencing others) and evidence-based qualities (e.g., integrating evidence).
- Antecedents involve individual factors (e.g., commitment to growth) and external factors (e.g., need for evidence-based practice).
- Consequences encompass personal growth, organizational benefits, and professional development.
Conclusions:
- Evidence-based leadership is defined as integrating evidence into practice and influencing others towards common goals.
- This analysis enhances understanding and guides nurses in applying evidence-based leadership.
- Future research should focus on developing instruments to evaluate evidence-based leadership and promote nurses' competencies.
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