Liderazgo transformacional: un análisis desde la perspectiva de enfermería en un ambiente hospitalario.

Abstract

Transformational leadership allows for the active participation of all team members in a balanced and efficient manner. Given that teamwork is essential in nursing, this type of leadership has multiple benefits after its implementation. Furthermore, the development of soft skills during the practice of the profession guarantees the quality of care and positively influences user perception and satisfaction. This research was conducted in an obstetric hospital with the objective of determining the impact of transformational leadership on nursing staff. A structured survey was conducted with 70 nurses currently working at this hospital. The results showed that this leadership should be strengthened, although approximately 50% feel motivated by the leader and 53% express feeling recognized for their work. Another important finding was that 68% are aware that soft skills are important to provide comprehensive, quality care. Finally, it was concluded that the nursing staff of this unit possess strong interpersonal skills and socio-emotional awareness. However, working conditions and the lack of organizational culture could affect their performance, limiting them. Transformational leadership should be focused and directed effectively by developing an inspirational and motivational approach.