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Research theme

High quality care through leadership

Tampere University
Area of focusHealth, Society

The research theme produces knowledge about healthcare leadership, nurses’ wellbeing at work, and organisational cultures. Good leadership strengthens wellbeing at work and promotes good care.

Research projects

Appreciative Leadership

Lead researcher: PhD, Adjunct Professor Merja Harmoinen in cooperation with MNSc Mervi Roos 

The research project produces knowledge of appreciative leadership, leaving work and leaving the profession, and the commitment to work and attractiveness of healthcare at the national and international levels.

Generation Z in healthcare: from education to the early years of practice

Lead researcher: PhD, Adjunct Professor Satu Kajander-Unkuri

The research project produces knowledge about Generation Z employees in healthcare, their attitudes towards working life, their commitment, and their expectations regarding the leadership of nurse managers, as well as how they should be led in the healthcare sector.

More information about the project Generation Z in healthcare