Enablers and inhibitors of nursing and midwifery leadership in Pacific Island collectivist cultures.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To identify and explore inhibitors and enablers of nursing and midwifery leadership in the Pacific; to develop context-specific recommendations for policy and practice.

Background

Many Pacific Island countries experience poor health outcomes and are vulnerable to climate-related health emergencies. Nursing and midwifery leadership is essential to improve regional health outcomes through influencing policy decisions, strengthening health systems and ensuring optimal health workforce utilisation. Understanding factors affecting health professional leadership facilitates action to remove obstacles and stimulate professional development for emerging leaders.

Methods

This qualitative study utilised a culturally sensitive co-designed approach and follows the COREQ crite

SUBMITTER: Rumsey M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11773110 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature