A qualitative study on the challenges of clinical leadership in an HIV care system: insights from healthcare providers in Eldoret, Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The provision of quality services to patients in healthcare facilities requires effective clinical leaders who will transcend their technical expertise and coordinate and direct patient care through clinical leadership roles. Clinical leadership refers to using clinical experience to provide direction, inspire and promote values and vision, and promote quality clinical care. However, there is a limited understanding of the challenges faced by clinical leaders within HIV care systems in Kenya. This study explored the views of healthcare providers on clinical leadership challenges in HIV care highlighting the sources and consequences.

Methods

We conducted an exploratory qualitative study between December 2019 to May 2020 marked by COVID-19 involving (n = 22

SUBMITTER: Cherop F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12116568 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature