Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/21824
Title: Health professionals' perceptions of clinical leadership: A pilot study
Contributor(s): Stanley, David  (author)orcid ; Blanchard, Denise (author); Hohol, Amali (author); Hutton, Marani (author); McDonald, Anna (author); Albert, Lee (editor)
Publication Date: 2017
Open Access: Yes
DOI: 10.1080/2331205x.2017.1321193Open Access Link
Handle Link: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/21824
Open Access Link: https://www.cogentoa.com/article/10.1080/2331205X.2017.1321193Open Access Link
Abstract: Aim: To identify how clinical leadership was perceived by Health Professionals (HPs) (excluding nurses and doctors) and to understand how effective clinical leadership relates to initiating and establishing a culture of change and progression in the health services. Methodology: This pilot study used a mixed methods approach, although quantitative methodological principles dominated. An on-line (SurveyMonkey) questionnaire was distributed via email links to HPs throughout the Western Australian Department of Health. Qualitative data was analysed by Statistical Product and Service Solutions (Version 21). Results: A total of 307 complete surveys were returned. Participants represented 6.1% of the total WA HP workforce and a wide range of HP disciplines. The majority of respondents were female (86.5%), the median age was 38.9 years and the majority of respondents worked in acute hospital environments (59.9%) and in a metropolitan location (73.7%). Most participants (79.2%) saw themselves or were reportedly seen by others (76.2%) as clinical leaders. The main attributes associated with clinical leadership were; effective communicator, clinical competence, approachability, role model and supportive. The main attribute identified least with clinical leadership was 'controlling'. Only 22.2% saw clinical leaders as managers, while the majority saw a clinical focus as important (85.3%). Clinical leaders were perceived as having an impact on how clinical care is delivered, staff support and leading change and service improvement. Many respondents (81.4%) suggested barriers hindered their effectiveness as clinical leaders. Conclusions: Improvements in clinical care and changes in practice can be initiated by clinical leaders.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Source of Publication: Cogent Medicine, 4(1), p. 1-15
Publisher: Cogent OA
Place of Publication: United Kingdom
ISSN: 2331-205X
Fields of Research (FoR) 2008: 111099 Nursing not elsewhere classified
Fields of Research (FoR) 2020: 420306 Health care administration
420311 Health systems
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008: 929999 Health not elsewhere classified
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2020: 200201 Determinants of health
Peer Reviewed: Yes
HERDC Category Description: C1 Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal
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