Elsevier

Nursing Outlook

Volume 70, Issue 3, May–June 2022, Pages 458-464
Nursing Outlook

Application of the model of leadership influence for health professional wellbeing during COVID-19

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Abstract

Background: Nurse burnout is a top patient safety concern. Workplace stress and burnout results in high turnover rates, costs, and lessened productivity and quality care. Although the relationship of burnout to patient outcomes and communication has been proposed, there is little available in terms of a theoretical framework to guide leaders in developing a comprehensive and effective approach to promoting wellbeing and reducing burnout. Purpose: This paper demonstrates a theoretical application of the Model of Leadership Influence for Health Professional Wellbeing to support staff wellbeing by developing targeted approaches that address the four dimensions of whole person wellbeing. Method: Published literature from the COVID-19 pandemic is used for context to demonstrate the use of the model. Findings: The model can be used to facilitate exploration and navigation of the complex issues surrounding burnout and wellbeing. Discussion: Leaders may find the model can be a useful tool to promote staff wellbeing.

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Carilion Clinic sponsored and funded the development and conduct of this research. Faculty and staff at Carilion Clinic participated in study design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, as well as report writing and the decision to submit this article for publication. Courageous Healthcare, Inc., was contracted to implement the survey and help analyze the results with project leaders at Carilion Clinic. No funding was provided for report writing or publications.

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