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The Impact of Nurse Leadership Styles on Nurse Burnout: A Systematic Literature Review

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Abstract

The purpose of this review is to evaluate the current literature, published 2010 to 2019, and assess the impact of nurse leadership styles on nurse burnout. The review was guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Eighteen articles met the criteria and were reviewed. Based on the literature, nurse burnout is reported globally, and nurse leadership plays a significant role in reducing nurse burnout. The major influencing leadership styles include authentic and transformational leadership. Competent leaders can reduce nurse burnout through empowering and promoting nurse engagement, applying authentic and transformational leadership, and creating a healthy work environment.

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  • Wei, H., King, A., Jiang, Y., Sewell, K. A., & Lake, D. M. (2020). The Impact of Nurse Leadership Styles on Nurse Burnout:: A Systematic Literature Review. Nurse Leader.
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About this study

AGE: Adults

DIRECTION OF EVIDENCE: Positive impact

FULL TEXT AVAILABILITY: Paid

HOST COUNTRY: Multiple countries

HOST COUNTRY INCOME: High

INTERVENTION DURATION: Varies

INTERVENTION: Organizational strategies

OUTCOME AREA: Reduction of compassion fatigue, burnout, and secondary trauma

STRENGTH OF EVIDENCE: Strong

TYPE OF STUDY: Systematic review

YEAR PUBLISHED: 2020

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