Paternalistic Leadership and Its Relation to Staff Nurses Collaborative Attitude and Work Productivity

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1 Lecturer of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University,

2 Fellow in Menoufia University Hospitals.

10.21608/menj.2025.465341

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Abstract: Background: Paternalistic leadership can serve as a catalyst for improving both team dynamics and overall performance in healthcare settings. Paternalistic leaders serve as mentors to nurses, providing guidance and emotional support that help reduce stress and improve work productivity. Design: A descriptive correlational research design.  Setting: The study was conducted in intensive care units at Menoufia University Hospital. Sample: 320 staff nurses. Data collection Instruments: Instrument I: paternalistic leadership scale, instrument II: collaboration attitude questionnaire and instrument III: nursing productivity questionnaire. Results: Nearly half (47.2%) of the staff nurses reported a moderate level of paternalistic leadership. Furthermore, the majority (96.25%) of staff nurses had a positive attitude toward collaborative practice. Moreover, more than three quarters (83.5%) of staff nurses reported high level of work productivity. Conclusion: There was a highly statistically significant positive correlation between paternalistic leadership, collaborative attitude and work productivity. Recommendations: Staff nurses should be encouraged to actively participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, enhances their communication skills, and fosters a culture of mutual respect and shared responsibility to improve team efficiency and productivity.

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Menoufia Nursing Journal
Volume 10, Issue 4
October 2025
Pages 103-120

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