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Effective nursing leadership of older persons in the community – a systematic review
Author(s) -
Holm Anne Lise,
Severinsson Elisabeth
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of nursing management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.925
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1365-2834
pISSN - 0966-0429
DOI - 10.1111/jonm.12076
Subject(s) - nursing management , nursing , thematic analysis , vision , inclusion (mineral) , medicine , psychology , qualitative research , sociology , social science , anthropology , social psychology
Aim The aim of this systematic review was to increase the knowledge of developing effective nursing leadership and management in order to improve the outcomes of older persons in the community. Background There is a need for increased knowledge of nursing leadership and management in order to improve the outcomes of older persons in the community. Evaluation A review of the literature published in different databases between J anuary 2000 and M ay 2012 was conducted. Eleven articles met the inclusion criteria and were evaluated by means of thematic content analysis. Key aspects Six themes were identified: Ability to change the attitudes towards older persons; B uilding trust; E nsuring efficacy in management decisions; L ack of knowledge about how to overcome relational challenges; H ealth system collaboration to achieve goals and visions; and S taff members' experiences of the meaning of and possibility to influence their work, all of which are of importance for effective nursing leadership and management in the care of older persons. Conclusion Advanced nursing knowledge is necessary in order to improve the work and vision involved in nursing leadership and management. Implications for nursing management Findings indicate that relational and organisational abilities are necessary components of effective nursing leadership and management.