Structured Leadership Intervention for Nurses in Saudi Arabia.

Effects of a Structured Leadership Intervention on Nursing Work Environment, Job Satisfaction, and Turnover Intentions: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This study is a randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured transformational leadership educational program on nurses' work environment, job satisfaction, and turnover intentions in acute care hospitals in Saudi Arabia.

Healthcare systems in Saudi Arabia are facing persistent challenges related to nurse retention, suboptimal work environments, and declining job satisfaction. This study addresses a critical methodological gap by employing a randomized controlled trial design to provide high-level evidence on the effectiveness of leadership interventions in improving workforce outcomes. The intervention focuses on transformational leadership, which has been associated with improved staff engagement, empowerment, and satisfaction.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Registered nurses with 6 or more months of clinical experience.
• Full-time employment in inpatient units.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Nurse managers and administrative staff.
• Nurses enrolled in concurrent leadership training programs.
• Nurses on extended leave during the study period.