Leadership Styles in Health Crisis Management

Abstract

The main objective of this study was to investigate leadership styles in health crisis management among healthcare personnel in governmental hospitals in Gaza strip. Methods: The researcher utilized a cross-sectional observational analytical design. The study sample consisted of 270 individuals from three major governmental facilities in Gaza: Al Shifa Medical Complex, Nasser Medical Complex (NMC), and Europian Gaza Hospital (EGH). The researcher utilized a modified questionnaire drawn from two questionnaires prepared and used in two prior investigations to collect data. A team of specialists verified the questionnaire, and a pilot trial with 30 participants yielded a Cronbach alpha coefficient of 0.920. Results: The study revealed that all transformational, transactional, and charismatic leadership styles are helpful during health crises in hospitals. Conclusion: Though no theory or publication can guarantee that one leadership style leads to effective CM and another does not, there are several key characteristics that can serve as a guide in choosing the most appropriate style, hence a diversity of leadership styles is advised