Journal of nursing management | 2021
Nursing and Values-Based Leadership: A literature review.
Abstract
AIM\nto explore literature that supports an understanding of Values-Based Leadership in nursing.\n\n\nBACKGROUND\nunderstanding Values-Based Leadership in nursing, means understanding several leadership theories such as Authentic, Servant and Congruent leadership.\n\n\nEVALUATION\nelectronic databases were systematically searched to locate studies with the terms Values-Based, Authentic, Servant and Congruent Leadership. The literature was assessed with the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and meta-analysis approach and a thematic analysis.\n\n\nKEY ISSUES\nExisting evidence focuses on specific perspectives within three dominant leadership approaches under the umbrella of values-based leadership: Authentic, Servant and Congruent leadership. Limited literature suggests that values-based leadership can support professional collaboration, enhanced trust and voice for nurses, support for staff wellbeing, empowerment, job satisfaction, patient-focused outcomes and quality care.\n\n\nCONCLUSIONS\nA dearth of empirical literature concerning values-based leadership and nursing exists. Evidence suggests that Authentic, Servant and Congruent leadership correlate with values-based leadership theories and core nursing values.\n\n\nIMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT\nNurse managers should recognise the potential benefits of a values-based leadership approach for staff wellbeing staff, enhanced professional collaboration and the nurses voice, improved insight into clinical leadership attributes and improvements in quality patient care.