The Development of Person-Centred Situational Leadership Framework

This report details the development and evaluation of the Person-Centred Situational Leadership Framework (PCSLF) in nursing homes, aiming to enhance person-centred care. The study, conducted through complex action research, employed multiple methods including observations, dialogues, and focus groups. The PCSLF integrates person-centred nursing and situational leadership theories, identifying seven core attributes of leaders that facilitate person-centredness: relating with essence, harmonising actions with vision, balancing compliance and person-centredness, connecting with others, enthusing others, listening with the heart, and unifying through collaboration. The research contributes to the knowledge gap in leadership within residential care facilities for older people, offering a facilitative and person-centred leadership model. The findings emphasize the importance of critical reflection in developing person-centred leadership and its implications for clinical practice internationally, across different care settings, and for culture change within nursing homes. The study underscores the shift towards person-centred care, advocating for a leadership approach that transforms institutional practices and fosters meaningful relationships to improve the quality of life for residents.