Denise Bryant-Lukosius

Liderazgo del futuro

Introduction

Liderazgo del futuro. Descubre cómo el liderazgo de enfermería es crucial para la salud global, mejorando el acceso y la calidad de la atención. Impulsa a enfermeras de práctica avanzada en países con inequidad sanitaria.

Abstract

To coin a phrase from the lyrics of an old song, “what the world needs now” to improve global health is nursing leadership. Several policy reports from the World Health Organization1,2 and the Pan America Health Organization (PAHO)3 emphasize the strategic importance of nursing leadership and the strengthening of nursing leadership at all levels of health systems for improving access and quality of care and population health outcomes. Similarly, these reports recognize the enhanced clinical expertise provided by advanced practice nurses and advocate for their expanded use and optimized scope of practice to deliver needed health care services in all countries, but especially in lower- and middle-income countries where advanced practice nurses may be few or non-existent, and where there is high health inequity.

Review

The article, titled "Liderazgo del futuro," immediately suggests a forward-looking perspective on leadership. The accompanying abstract effectively frames this by asserting that enhanced nursing leadership is paramount for addressing global health challenges. Drawing upon authoritative policy reports from organizations such as the World Health Organization and the Pan American Health Organization, the abstract establishes a robust foundation for its central argument regarding the strategic importance of strengthening nursing leadership across all levels of health systems. This emphasis on leadership is presented as a critical driver for improving healthcare access, quality of care, and overall population health outcomes. Beyond the general call for nursing leadership, the abstract specifically highlights the pivotal role of advanced practice nurses (APNs). It advocates for the expansion of their roles and the optimization of their scope of practice, recognizing their enhanced clinical expertise. A particularly salient point is the focus on lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The abstract clearly articulates the urgent need for APNs in these regions, where their presence is often limited or non-existent, yet where significant health inequities demand robust and skilled healthcare provision. This targeted emphasis underscores a practical and impactful direction for strengthening health systems globally. Overall, the abstract presents a compelling and well-supported argument for the future of healthcare leadership firmly rooted in the nursing profession. Its strength lies in grounding its assertions in international policy documents and in identifying a specific, actionable area for improvement – the strategic deployment and empowerment of APNs, particularly in underserved regions. The paper promises to be highly relevant to policymakers, health system leaders, and nursing educators, offering valuable insights into how to foster the leadership necessary to navigate and overcome current and future global health disparities.

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