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Emily M Crossen1, Julie Murphy
1Senior Professional Development Specialist (Dr Crossen); Senior Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist (Dr Murphy), Clinical Education, Informatics, Practice, and Quality, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA.
Objective:
This review synthesizes literature on elements of professional governance structures that support effective nurse-led decision-making and sustained engagement.
Background:
Professional governance has been demonstrated to enhance nursing engagement and improve patient outcomes. However, it remains unclear which elements of governance structures are most effective in a complex post-COVID-19 healthcare environment.
Methods:
A systematic search and critical appraisal were conducted to identify relevant literature. Data were extracted and analyzed to identify key themes.
Results:
Eight articles met the inclusion criteria. Thematic analysis revealed 4 key elements influencing nurse-led decision-making and engagement: council structure, leadership engagement, clinical nurse accessibility, and education and training. Several barriers to engagement were also noted.
Conclusions:
Effective professional governance structures are crucial for fostering nurse-led decision-making and engagement. Future research should focus on empirical evaluations of professional governance structures and protocols to guide best practices in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.
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