Exploring Individual and Organisational Factors Related to Inclusive Leadership Among Healthcare Professionals: A...

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Organizational Psychology
• Leadership Studies

Background:

• Inclusive leadership is increasingly recognized for its potential to improve healthcare settings.
• Understanding the factors influencing inclusive leadership is crucial for organizational effectiveness.
• A comprehensive overview is needed to synthesize current knowledge on inclusive leadership in healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review and synthesize individual and organizational factors associated with inclusive leadership among healthcare professionals.
• To provide a comprehensive overview of the current evidence base.
• To identify key determinants and outcomes of inclusive leadership in the healthcare sector.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review and meta-analysis following Joanna Briggs Institute methodology.
• Extensive database search (CINAHL, MEDLINE, Mednar, ProQuest, Scopus) with no time or geographical limits.
• Synthesis of findings using meta-analysis (random effects model) and narrative synthesis.

Main Results:

• 34 studies were included in the review.
• A significant positive relationship was found between inclusive leadership and psychological safety (n=10).
• Identified individual factors: well-being, performance, social behavior, creativity, and psychological capacity.
• Identified organizational factors: work community cohesion, citizenship, fairness, and appreciation.

Conclusions:

• Inclusive leadership is a valuable leadership behavior with positive outcomes for healthcare professionals and organizations.
• Enhancing psychological safety through inclusive leadership leads to broader benefits, including improved professional retention and organizational attractiveness.
• Educating leaders in inclusive leadership is recommended to strengthen healthcare organizations.