Does leadership style of modern matrons contribute to safer and more effective clinical services?

Barry Hill

doi:10.7748/nm.2017.e1488

Does leadership style of modern matrons contribute to safer and more effective clinical services?

Barry Hill

Nursing Midwifery and Health Department

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Abstract

This article considers the differences between leadership and management, and discusses the skills required by modern matrons to lead safe and successful clinical services. It also examines three leadership styles – transactional, transformational and situational – and their relevance to the role of modern matron.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	21-25
Journal	Nursing Management
Volume	24
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.7748/nm.2017.e1488
Publication status	Published - 30 Mar 2017

Keywords

leadership style
management theories
modern matron
nursing management
situational
transactional
transformational

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10.7748/nm.2017.e1488

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