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Chinese Journal of Nursing Education ›› 2023, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (10): 1212-1216.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2023.10.011

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A concept analysis of nurse leadership

FANG Ying(),ZHAO Kang,JIANG Xiaoman,ZHU Shuqin,XU Qin()   

  • Received:2022-12-03 Online:2023-10-15 Published:2023-10-19

Abstract:

Objective To analyze the definition and connotation of nurse leadership concepts,and provide reference for nurses to practice leadership. Methods Related literature on nurse leadership was systematically retrieved from CNKI,Wanfang,VIP,PubMed,Web of Science,CINAHL. The conceptual analysis method proposed by Walker and Avant was used to analyze the concept of nurse leadership. Results The definition of nurse leadership included clinical competencies,self-awareness,influence,and change management capability. The leading factors were demographic characteristics,education and training,and organizational empowerment. The consequence of nurse leadership were to promote their own development,improve patient satisfaction,enhance team cohesion,and promote the construction of nursing talents. The common measurement tools included the Chinese version of the Clinical Leadership Survey,the Chinese version of the Implementation Leadership Scale,and the Nurse Leadership Status Survey Questionnaire. Conclusion This study clarified the conceptual attributes of nurse leadership through conceptual analysis,which could provide reference for future related research and contribute to the construction of nurse leadership promotion programs.

Key words: Nurses, Review, Leadership, Concept analysis