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Cross-sectional assessment examines the influence of authentic leadership on nursing environments, suggesting benefits for workforce stability.
OBJECTIVE: To examine how authentic leadership influences the nursing practice environment in a multihospital system. METHODS: A cross-sectional assessment of 431 nurses across 7 hospitals used validated leadership and work environment measures. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. RESULTS: Leadership behaviors explained up to 45.8% of nurses' perceived leadership support and were associated with participation, staffing perception, and collaboration. CONCLUSIONS: Authentic leadership is a strategic lever to improve workforce stability, engagement, and care outcomes.
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