A qualitative study exploring senior nurses’ understanding of compassionate leadership in community healthcare
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Ali, S and Terry, LM (2017). A qualitative study exploring senior nurses’ understanding of compassionate leadership in community healthcare. British Journal of Community Nursing. 22 (2). https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2017.22.2.77
Authors | Ali, S and Terry, LM |
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Abstract | Background:Developing compassionate leadership is a priority since high profile failings in older people care have come to light. Little is known regarding how compassionate leadership is perceived in community healthcare organisations. Aim:The aim was to understand how leaders and senior staff within a Community NHS Trust perceive compassionate leadership and its importance. Method:This qualitative study employed semi-structured, audio-recorded interviews analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Sample:Purposive sampling was used to recruit nursing leaders (n=11) within one Community NHS Trust. Findings:Leading and caring with compassion are particularly important in the community. Compassionate leadership involves role modelling, person-centred care and compassion towards staff not just patients. A concept of 'gritty compassion' was identified which could lead to a loss of compassion. Conclusion:Community organisations need compassionate leaders who lead with their heads and their hearts and ensure that patients, clients and families feel cared for not merely treated. |
Keywords | compassion; leadership; community nursing; 6Cs; qualitative research |
Year | 2017 |
Journal | British Journal of Community Nursing |
Journal citation | 22 (2) |
Publisher | Mark Allen Group |
ISSN | 1362-4407 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2017.22.2.77 |
Publication dates | |
04 Feb 2017 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 12 Jan 2017 |
Accepted | 01 Dec 2016 |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
https://openresearch.lsbu.ac.uk/item/87082
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