What is the role of transformational leadership, work environment and patient safety culture for person-centred care? A cross-sectional study in Norwegian nursing homes and home care services

Abstract

Aim: To examine how transformational leadership, job demands, job resources and patient safety culture contribute in explaining person-centred care in nursing homes and home care services. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Healthcare professionals in four Norwegian nursing homes (N = 165) and four home care services (N = 139) participated in 2018. Multiple regression analyses were used to examine to what degree transformational leadership, job demands, job resources and patient safety culture dimensions predicted person-centred care. Results: Transformational leadership, job demands and job resources explained 41% of the variance in person-centred care, with work pace as the strongest predictor (β = 0.39 p