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Elsa Vitale1, Karen Avino2, Steven L Baumann3
1Mental Health Department, Bari, Italy.
Professional nurse coaching benefits wellness and healthcare, but research shows gender differences in outcomes are minimal. Further studies are needed to explore the integrative nurse coach model for practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Health Coaching
- Holistic Health
Background:
- Professional nurse coaching addresses the whole person, integrating body, spirit, mind, and environment.
- Nurse coaching is utilized globally for wellness motivation, staff development, and healthcare improvement.
- The impact of coach gender on nurse coaching outcomes remains unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nurse coaching from a holistic perspective.
- To investigate the existing literature regarding the influence of gender on nurse coaching outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive review of the literature on nurse coaching was conducted.
- Studies examining the role of gender in nurse coaching interventions were specifically analyzed.
Main Results:
- The literature strongly supports the efficacy of nurse coaching.
- Only one study identified a significant gender difference in nurse coaching intervention outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Gender appears to have a limited impact on nurse coaching outcomes.
- Further research employing an integrative nurse coach model is necessary to fully understand its practice implications.
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