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. 2022 Jan-Mar;48(1):116-124.
doi: 10.12865/CHSJ.48.01.17. Epub 2022 Mar 31.

A Study Regarding Nursing Leadership

Raluca-Eugenia Belei  1 , Adina Maria Kamal  2 , Cristina Cotocel  3 , Dumitru Rădulescu  4 , Dragoş Ovidiu Alexandru  5 , Anca Pătraşcu  6 , Alexandru Marian Gogănău  4
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A Study Regarding Nursing Leadership

Raluca-Eugenia Belei et al. Curr Health Sci J. 2022 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

Purpose: The research included the analysis and processing of questionnaires applied in county hospitals in Craiova. The purpose of this article is to highlight the qualities, skills and competencies of a leader, necessary in the development of leadership and professional development skills.

Material and method: We performed a descriptive and cross-sectional study involving 166 medical staff from hospitals in Craiova. Between January 2020 and January 2021, we used a questionnaire as an investigative tool containing 26 questions on complex leadership issues. The results were stored in Microsoft Excel files (Microsoft Corp., Redmond, WA, USA) and were statistically analyzed using the Microsoft Excel XLST AT (Addinsoft) software suite. SARL, Paris,). Secondary data processing: calculation of fundamental statistical parameters, mean and standard deviation of their ratio, coefficient of variation, graphical representation and calculation of regression coefficients was performed with Excel, Pivot Tables using controls, Functions, Statistics, Diagram and Data Analysis module. In conclusion, a better organization of the management of the hospital units is required, taking into account the leadership in nursing.

Keywords: Interpersonal relationships; leadership; management; nurse’s roles; professional problems.

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Conflict of interest statement

None to declare.

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The level of education of the studied group
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Distribution by age according to seniority in work
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Present status of leadership
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Position on future leadership
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Necessary qualities for a position in leadership
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Leader qualities that those interviewed strongley agree with
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Required qualities of leaders and executors
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Attributes wanted from a leader
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