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. 2022 Mar;57(1):131-141.
doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2021.11.009. Epub 2022 Feb 9.

The Influence of Leadership Style and Nurse Empowerment on Burnout

Vincent P Hall  1 , Kathleen M White  2 , Jeanne Morrison  3
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The Influence of Leadership Style and Nurse Empowerment on Burnout

Vincent P Hall et al. Nurs Clin North Am. 2022 Mar.

Abstract

The levels of burnout nurses experience continue to increase with resultant negative impacts on the nursing work environment, patient outcomes, and the retention of qualified nurses. Nurse leaders are essential in developing and fostering positive work environments that retain an empowered and motivated workforce. Research indicates that positive and relational leadership styles can improve nurses' job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and retention while concurrently reducing emotional exhaustion and burnout.

Keywords: Burnout; Leadership style; Nurse empowerment.

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