Journal of General Practice

Karin Blomberg

Publications

• Research Article
  Views on Leadership and Competence among Formal Leaders in Care of Older Adults: Differences Over Time
  Author(s): Karin Blomberg, Ulla Olsson, Inger James and Annica KihlgrenKarin Blomberg, Ulla Olsson, Inger James and Annica Kihlgren
  
  Background: Leaders play an essential role in the health care of older adults. The leadership role has changed over the years because of new demands in providing care for older adults with multiple chronic conditions, as well as a lack of resources. Aim: The aim of this study was to describe formal leaders’ views over time on their leadership and the competence among staff in care of older adults. Method: Individual interviews and focus group discussions with leaders in care of older adults were conducted with a total of 46 formal leaders in 2000 (n=20) and 2011 (n=26). The analysis took a qualitative approach, using interpretative description. Results: The leaders’ descriptions of leadership encompassed two different views on leadership over time, from “I as a leader” to “We together”. The leaders interviewed in 2011 saw practical wisdom (phronesis.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-9126.1000126

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