Emergence of New Professional Leadership Roles within a Health Professional Group following Organizational Redesign

Chan, Angela; Heck, Carol

doi:10.1016/s0840-4704(10)60041-5

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“…Given the increasing number of leadership roles available throughout the health care system, from the ground level to administration, 9 it is important to understand physical therapists' perceptions of leadership at all levels of health care delivery. Results from the present study will help to identify Canadian physical therapists' views of leadership and guide both future research and leadership-development initiatives in Canada.…”

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Exploring the Concept of Leadership from the Perspective of Physical Therapists in Canada

Desveaux

Nanavaty²,

Ryan³

et al. 2012

Physiotherapy Canada

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Purpose: To explore the concept of leadership from the perspective of physical therapists in Canada. Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional nationwide study was performed using a Web-based survey distributed to all members of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) with a registered e-mail address (n ¼ 6,156). Frequency distributions and percentages were obtained for all leadership characteristics, and chi-square tests were performed, with significance set at p < 0.05. Results: A total of 1,875 members responded, for a 30% response rate. Communication, professionalism, and credibility were rated as extremely important leadership characteristics by the majority of respondents across all three settings (workplace, health care system, and society); practising in the private sector contributed significantly to the perceived importance of business acumen (p < 0.001). Overall, 79.6% of respondents self-declared as leaders; male gender, primary work facility in private practice or educational institution, and supervision of students were factors associated with self-declaration as a leader. Conclusions: The top three characteristics that physical therapists perceive as important differ from those reported among other health care professions. Further research is required to understand whether the presence of multiple health care professionals in an acute-care setting facilitates leadership opportunities or whether physical therapists feel overshadowed. Future studies should also investigate whether individuals practising outside the private sector recognize the business aspects of their workplace.

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Exploring the Concept of Leadership from the Perspective of Physical Therapists in Canada

Desveaux

Nanavaty²,

Ryan³

et al. 2012

Physiotherapy Canada

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“…These positions create roles that are reflective of the mission, practice type and setting of different types of health care organizations. 13 Such leadership positions were found in both academic and community facilities but were significantly more prevalent in academic than community hospitals. Often called Professional Practice Leaders, their role is to promote competent professional practice.…”

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Is Public Health Ready for a Professional Practice Framework?

Cava

2008

J Health Serv Res Policy

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Therapists' Perspectives on the Management and Delivery of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Services

Rivard

Hollis

Darrah

et al. 2005

Healthc Manage Forum

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The impact of resructuring healthcare services on the day-to-day practice of occupational therapists and physical therapists was examined. Four main issues emerged: limited understanding of scopes of practice; absence of a rehabilitation perspective at decision-making tables; lack of a career ladder; and barriers to the maintenance and enhancement of professional competence. This article describes the reported impact of these issues on patient care specifically and on the healthcare system in general. Recommendations for an improved structure within an interdisciplinary management paradigm that would ensure effective and efficient use of healthcare resources are provided.

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Emergence of New Professional Leadership Roles within a Health Professional Group following Organizational Redesign

Cited by 9 publications

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Exploring the Concept of Leadership from the Perspective of Physical Therapists in Canada

Exploring the Concept of Leadership from the Perspective of Physical Therapists in Canada

Is Public Health Ready for a Professional Practice Framework?

Therapists' Perspectives on the Management and Delivery of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Services

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