ArticleBMC nursing2024
Situational leadership theory in nursing management: a scoping review.
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- Reply to Cangelosi, G. Comment on "Inácio et al. Nursing Practice Environment in the Armed Forces: Scoping Review.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2026Article
- Head nurse leadership styles and job satisfaction among nurses in teaching hospitals of southeastern Iran: a cross-sectional study.BMC nursing · 2026Article
- Nurses' Cross-Border Work Intentions Driven by Psychological Empowerment: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of nursing management · 2026Article
- How Does the Absence of Job Embeddedness Contribute to Nurses' Turnover Intention? A Fuzzy-Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis.Journal of nursing management · 2026Article
- "Just Dive Right In!" Nurse Leaders' Experiences of Challenging Times in Clinical Settings: A Phenomenological Study.Journal of healthcare leadership · 2026Article
- The Influence of Competent Managers on Employee Retention, Job Satisfaction and Well-Being in the Healthcare Industry - A Scoping Review.Journal of healthcare leadership · 2026Review
- The Effect of Situational Leadership on Healthcare Service Quality Through Crisis Management and Resources Availability: The Moderating Role of Leader Experience.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2026Article
- Nursing Practice Environment in the Armed Forces: Scoping Review.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Review
- Leadership Development in Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Scoping Review.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Review
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Abstract
aimTo provide a comprehensive overview of situational leadership theory as applied to nursing management, outlining its relevant measurement tools, intervention modalities, and reporting gaps.
designA scoping review of the literature was conducted according to the JBI guidelines. DATA SOURCES: Eight databases were used including PubMed, Embase, CINHAL, Web of Science, CNKI, WanFang, Cqvip, SinoMed. References of included studies were also searched. All literature published up to 9 September 2024 was included. REVIEW
methodsAccording to the PCC framework, the search formula was developed and a three-stage integrated search strategy was employed to search the literature. The titles, abstracts, and full texts were assessed by the reviewers followed by the data extraction and synthetization of results.
resultsNineteen articles were included in this study, including five cross-sectional studies, thirteen quasi-experimental studies, and one mixed study. The research identified that situational leadership theory has multiple applications in nursing management and plays an important role in the development of nurses' leadership and maturity. However, the studies were reported with low transparency and did not adhere to the relevant reporting guidelines. In addition, further validation of the relevant measuring instruments is needed.
conclusionSituational leadership is a follower-centred leadership skill that enables leaders to adapt their leadership style to achieve optimal management results, facilitate the achievement of organizational goals, and increase follower satisfaction and growth. Further research is needed to develop standardized intervention protocols to apply this theory effectively and enhance the reporting quality of relevant studies. IMPACT: The situational leadership theory emphasizes the necessity for nursing managers to use different leadership styles depending on their nurses' maturity. However, the study suggests that it is necessary to further differentiate between different situational leadership models and to explore relevant research tools and interventions further. This could lead to a more standardized and effective clinical application of the theory.
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