The Impact of Mental Health Leadership on Teamwork in Healthcare Organizations: A Serial Mediation Study

Giulia Paganin, Marco De Angelis, Edoardo Pische, Francesco Saverio Violante, Dina Guglielmi and Luca Pietrantoni ()
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Giulia Paganin: Department of Medical and Surgical Science, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Marco De Angelis: Department of Psychology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Edoardo Pische: Department of Educational Science, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Francesco Saverio Violante: Department of Medical and Surgical Science, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Dina Guglielmi: Department of Educational Science, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Luca Pietrantoni: Department of Psychology, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 9, 1-13

Abstract: Background: There is compelling evidence to suggest that leadership behaviour and teamwork are critical success factors in healthcare organisations facing increasingly complex demands and limited resources. Effective teamwork is essential to deliver high-quality care, requiring integrating different professionals in the healthcare sector. Leaders play a significant role in facilitating teamwork by managing conflicts and promoting cooperation among team members. The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the importance of leadership in supporting the mental health and well-being of team members. Methods: A cross-lagged research design was used to examine the relationship between mental health-specific (MHS) leadership and teamwork. Participants were 118 healthcare professionals (76.3% female; 44.9% aged between 45 and 54 years old). Results: A serial mediation model was confirmed, showing an indirect effect of mental health leadership on teamwork through interpersonal conflict and cooperation. Conclusions: Effective (MHS) leadership can positively impact the teamwork of healthcare professionals, particularly during times of crisis.

Keywords: leadership behavior; teamwork; healthcare organizations; COVID-19 pandemic; mental health promotion (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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