Assessment of Leadership Practices of Nursing Leaders Using 360 Degree Feedback in Fayoum University Hospitals

Background: 360-degree feedback is one of the most innovative approaches for leaders to develop their leadership practice. This study aimed to assess leadership practices of nursing leaders using 360-degree feedback. Research Design: This study employed a descriptive cross-sectional research design. Setting: The research was conducted at Fayoum University hospitals. Subjects: The subjects of this study included a convenience sample of 50 head nurses and 50 supervisors, a stratified disproportional random sample of 100 staff nurses and 50 patients. Tool for data collection: included the Leadership Practices Inventory. Results: The study results indicated that more than four-fifth of the studied head nurses (self-rated), more than three-quarters of supervisors, more than three-fifths of staff nurses, and more than half of the studied patients have a high level of perception of head nurses' leadership practices. The study results indicate a highly statistically significant difference in perceptions of head nurse leadership between self-rated assessments by head nurses and ratings from supervisors, staff nurses, and patients. Conclusion: This study concluded that there was a strong, positive, and highly statistically significant difference between head nurses (self-rated) and supervisors, staff nurses, and patients (other-rated) perceptions of head nurse leadership practices. Recommendations: Conduct a 360-degree feedback training program focused on giving, receiving, and implementing feedback information to increase awareness about 360-degree feedback and improve job performance.