Clinical leadership in mental health nursing: the importance of a calm and confident approach.
作者信息
Ennis Gary, Happell Brenda, Reid-Searl Kerry
机构信息
Institute for Health and Social Science Research, Centre for Mental Health Nursing Innovation, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia; North Western Mental Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
出版信息
Perspect Psychiatr Care. 2015 Jan;51(1):57-62. doi: 10.1111/ppc.12070. Epub 2014 Apr 16.
PURPOSE
Explore the perceptions of nurses working in mental health of effective clinical leadership.
DESIGN AND METHODS
In-depth interviews were conducted with registered nurses employed in a mental health setting. Qualitative research using grounded theory.
FINDINGS
Remaining calm and confident in times of crisis and uncertainty was identified as one attribute of clinical leadership. Participants noted clinical leaders' demeanor during stressful or crisis situations, and their ability to manage unpredictable or unexpected clinical situations as contributing positively to clinical practice.
PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS
Understanding these characteristics and how they can influence positive outcomes for clients is crucial in addressing the recruitment and retention challenges for the nursing workforce.
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