Assessment of Relationship between Structural Empowerment and Resonant Leadership on the Performance of Healthcare Providers in Saudi Arabia 2024

Abstract

Background: There are longstanding and growing concerns about the demanding nature of work environments that affect healthcare providers’ (HCP) health, job satisfaction and provision of quality care. Specifically in healthcare settings, there is the need for leaders to create supportive work environments to avoid these negative trends and increase HCPs job satisfaction. Effective work outcomes have been linked to resonant leadership, a positive relational leadership style that is primarily grounded in emotional intelligence. The ability to gather resources and accomplish objectives by gaining access to opportunities, resources, support, and information is known as structural empowerment. Combining structural empowerment with resonant leadership improves HCPs' performance.
This study aimed: To assess the relationship between resonant leadership and structural empowerment on the HCPs' performance.
Methods: A descriptive correlational, study design was conducted at Hospital in Saudi Arabia. Study sample 260 HCPs and healthcare manager working in Hospital. Three tools for data collection: the first tool consists of two parts: part one is personnel characteristics of the HCPs and healthcare manager. Part two is resonant leadership scale. The second tool: The Conditions of Work Effectiveness Questionnaire. The third tool: HCP performance using observational checklist.
Results: The findings demonstrated the high degree of structural empowerment and resonant leadership among study participants, as well as the magnitude of their influence on patient performance.
Conclusion: Resonant leadership and structural empowerment were positively correlated, and performance among HCPs was positively correlated with resonant leadership. However, the performance of HCPs was negatively correlated with structural empowerment.

Recommendation: Plan a training session to teach recently hired head HCPs how to apply resonant leadership methodologies. To generalize the findings, apply the study at various workplaces, such as colleges and hospitals that offer health insurance.