Sikalgar Farha Rizwan, Bangera Deepak, Kumar Manasvi P, Paul Yuvaraj, Muralidharan Shrikanth
Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine, ZVM Unani Medical College and Hospital, Azam Campus, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Domain Expert, Department of Registration, Naturopathy Registration Board, National Institute of Naturopathy, Ministry of Ayush, Bapu Bhavan, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2025 May;17(Suppl 1):S163-S165. doi: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1907_24. Epub 2025 Apr 2.
Leadership plays a critical role in shaping the dynamics, quality, and outcomes of healthcare systems. This review explores the evolution and application of leadership theories within the healthcare sector, highlighting their relevance in addressing complex organizational challenges. Key theories, including transformational, transactional, servant, and situational leadership, are analyzed for their impact on team performance, patient outcomes, and organizational efficiency. Emphasis is placed on the importance of adaptive and inclusive leadership approaches in responding to the rapidly changing healthcare landscape. The review also examines the interplay between leadership styles and factors such as staff morale, interprofessional collaboration, and innovation. By synthesizing theoretical insights and practical applications, this review provides a comprehensive understanding of how leadership theories can guide effective management and improve healthcare delivery.
领导力在塑造医疗保健系统的动态、质量和成果方面发挥着关键作用。本综述探讨了领导力理论在医疗保健领域的演变与应用，强调了它们在应对复杂组织挑战方面的相关性。对包括变革型、交易型、服务型和情境型领导力在内的关键理论进行了分析，以考察其对团队绩效、患者治疗效果和组织效率的影响。重点强调了适应性和包容性领导方法在应对快速变化的医疗保健格局方面的重要性。本综述还考察了领导风格与员工士气、跨专业协作和创新等因素之间的相互作用。通过综合理论见解和实际应用，本综述全面阐述了领导力理论如何能够指导有效管理并改善医疗保健服务的提供。
