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Exploring the Impact of Remote Leadership on Health Care Delivery: A Systematic Scoping Review
Jamiu O Busari1,2, Fury Maulina3, Fedde Scheele4,5
1Educational Development and Research, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Journal of Healthcare Leadership
|July 14, 2026
Summary
Remote leadership in healthcare is emerging but lacks clear definitions and cultural understanding. Further research is needed to optimize its practice and ensure sustainable healthcare services in the digital age.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Digital Health
Background:
- Remote leadership is increasingly recognized across sectors but is nascent in healthcare.
- The interplay of digitalization, remote work, leadership, and culture in healthcare is under-researched.
- Existing literature shows a gap in understanding remote leadership's conceptualization and practice within healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define and conceptualize remote leadership in healthcare organizations.
- To examine the practice of remote leadership across Western and non-Western cultures.
- To assess the impact of remote leadership practices on the healthcare sector.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review was conducted, guided by the JBI and PRISMA-ScR frameworks.
- Literature was sourced from PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases.
- Descriptive and inductive thematic analysis was applied to the selected studies.
Main Results:
- Seventeen studies were included, revealing four key themes: concepts, competencies, opportunities/challenges, and cultural practices of remote leadership.
- Remote leadership was found to impact health systems, organizations, and service delivery.
- Cultural aspects of remote leadership were implicitly explored, often linked to leadership styles.
Conclusions:
- Conceptual clarity regarding remote leadership in healthcare literature is underdeveloped.
- Cultural context in remote healthcare leadership remains underexplored, often treated implicitly via leadership styles.
- Further research is essential for a comprehensive understanding to support remote leaders and enhance healthcare sustainability.
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