The Relational Playbook Nurse Leadership Development Program Using the Whistle Systems Employee Recognition Platform: Feasibility Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Leadership development programs in health care often fail due to their lack of adaptability to the schedules of busy clinicians. This study addressed the need for scalable, flexible programs tailored to nurse leaders.

Objective

This study evaluated the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of the Relational Playbook, an evidence-based leadership development program developed in the Veterans Health Administration delivered through the Whistle Systems employee recognition web application and mobile app.

Methods

A 1-year, single-team pilot was deployed using descriptive survey data and qualitative interview analysis. The Relational Playbook's educational content and interventions were hosted on the Whistle platform, which integrates behavioral scienc

SUBMITTER: Daus M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12863652 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature