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salmani mood M, Heshmati Nabavi F, Amouzeshi Z, sharafi S, mahmoudirad G. Design and Validation of a Values-Based Leadership Training Program for Nursing Managers: A Mixed-Methods Study Protocol. Mod Care J 2026; 23 (4)
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Maryam Salmani mood1 
, Fatemeh Heshmati Nabavi2 , Zahra Amouzeshi1 , Simin Sharafi1 , Gholamhossein Mahmoudirad *3
, Fatemeh Heshmati Nabavi2 , Zahra Amouzeshi1 , Simin Sharafi1 , Gholamhossein Mahmoudirad *3
1- Center for Applied Research in Nursing and Health care systems, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Birjand, Iran.
2- Nursing and Midwifery care research center, Mashhad university of medical sciences, Mashhad, Iran. & Department of community health and psychiatric nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad university of medical sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
3- Center for Applied Research in Nursing and Health care systems, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Birjand, Iran. ,mahmoudirad@gmail.com
2- Nursing and Midwifery care research center, Mashhad university of medical sciences, Mashhad, Iran. & Department of community health and psychiatric nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad university of medical sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
3- Center for Applied Research in Nursing and Health care systems, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Birjand, Iran. ,
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Introduction: Values-based leadership (VBL) is a contemporary leadership approach that aligns leaders’ behaviors with professional ethics and organizational missions. Although VBL has been associated with positive workforce and organizational outcomes in healthcare, limited evidence exists on the systematic development and validation of evidence-informed VBL training programs specifically tailored to nursing managers.
Objectives: This study aims to design and validate a VBL training program for nursing managers.
Methods: This study will employ an exploratory sequential mixed-methods design comprising five phases: (1) an integrative review and content analysis of the literature to identify the dimensions, components, and outcomes of VBL; (2) semi-structured interviews with approximately 10–15 nursing managers selected through purposive sampling, with data analyzed using Graneheim and Lundman's conventional qualitative content analysis; (3) development of a conceptual framework for the training program by integrating findings from the first two phases; (4) development of the preliminary training program using Kern's six-step model, followed by expert panel review; and (5) validation of the program using the Delphi technique in at least two rounds until achieving ≥75% consensus among experts. Qualitative and quantitative findings will be integrated to enhance the rigor and trustworthiness of the study.
Conclusion: This study is expected to contribute to the development and validation of a contextually relevant VBL training program for nursing managers. The program may provide a structured approach to strengthening VBL competencies, supporting nursing leadership education and development, and informing future nursing management practice and health policy initiatives.
Objectives: This study aims to design and validate a VBL training program for nursing managers.
Methods: This study will employ an exploratory sequential mixed-methods design comprising five phases: (1) an integrative review and content analysis of the literature to identify the dimensions, components, and outcomes of VBL; (2) semi-structured interviews with approximately 10–15 nursing managers selected through purposive sampling, with data analyzed using Graneheim and Lundman's conventional qualitative content analysis; (3) development of a conceptual framework for the training program by integrating findings from the first two phases; (4) development of the preliminary training program using Kern's six-step model, followed by expert panel review; and (5) validation of the program using the Delphi technique in at least two rounds until achieving ≥75% consensus among experts. Qualitative and quantitative findings will be integrated to enhance the rigor and trustworthiness of the study.
Conclusion: This study is expected to contribute to the development and validation of a contextually relevant VBL training program for nursing managers. The program may provide a structured approach to strengthening VBL competencies, supporting nursing leadership education and development, and informing future nursing management practice and health policy initiatives.
Article Types: Research Article |
Subject:
Management and Leadership in Healthcare Services
Received: 2026/06/21 | Accepted: 2026/09/19 | Published: 2026/10/18
Received: 2026/06/21 | Accepted: 2026/09/19 | Published: 2026/10/18
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