Exploring nurses' leadership and resilience in a complex daily work environment: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The contemporary healthcare system is inherently complex, necessitating organizational and ward-level changes to address challenges. Continuous adaptations in daily practices are essential to meet unexpected patient needs. These dynamic changes require resilience from healthcare staff, including nurses. This paper explores how nurses show leadership in response to changes within a complex work environment that demands resilience in their daily practices.

Methods

An empirical qualitative study was employed. Non-participatory observations were conducted in February and March 2022 (n = 60 h), providing thick descriptions of nurses working across various shifts. Subsequently, two semi-structured group interviews were held: the first with nurses only and the second wit

SUBMITTER: Lenssen E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11827332 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature