Leading The Way: Insights Into Leadership Competencies And Healthcare Performance; A Systematic Review

Abstract

Background: The research was carried out to understand the impact of leadership competencies on healthcare performance in Saudi Arabia. Aim: The purpose of the systematic review is to carefully analyze the existing literature on leadership competencies and their influence on healthcare performance. Method: A systematic search of databases including PubMed and Google Scholar was conducted to identify relevant studies published between 2012-2022. The inclusion criteria for this study consisted of selecting articles written in English that specially examined leadership competencies and healthcare performance. Additionally, the chosen articles had t[1]o use well-established scales for measurement and provide valuable data on leadership competencies and healthcare performance in the hospital setting. After initial screening and quality assessment, twelve studies were included in the synthesis. Results: It revealed a consistent link between leadership competencies and healthcare performance. Different leadership competencies were highlighted which are directly associated with the growth and development of healthcare professionals. Conclusion: The review underscores the importance of leadership competencies and their role in healthcare performance which is directly linked with healthcare professionals and the healthcare system at large.