Exploring Hybrid Leadership: Experiences of Remote Leadership in Healthcare.
J Nurs Adm
; 52(12): 653-658, 2022 Dec 01.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2135769
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study was to describe leaders' experiences of remote leadership during the 1st year of the COVID-19 pandemic.BACKGROUND:
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated remote work. However, there is little research on the experience of remote leadership in the healthcare setting.METHODS:
Data were collected using focus group interviews and analyzed by thematic analysis.RESULTS:
A total of 8 leaders from a psychiatric care setting participated. The following themes were identified increased work efficiency, work well-being, lack of organizational support, the need to be present, and the desire for a hybrid leadership model for the future.CONCLUSIONS:
Remote leadership includes both benefits and challenges for healthcare leaders and organizations. Leaders in this study emphasized the need to be present for the clinical personnel and proposed a hybrid leadership model. To succeed in combining remote and face-to-face work and leadership in a new model, organizations need to provide clear guidelines and training for remote work and leadership.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
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Leadership
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Nurs Adm
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
NNA.0000000000001227
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