Validation of the Implementation Leadership Scale (ILS) with Supervisors' Self-Ratings.

Validation of the Implementation Leadership Scale (ILS) with Supervisors' Self-Ratings.
Community Ment Health J. 2017 Feb 08;:
Authors: Torres EM, Ehrhart MG, Beidas RS, Farahnak LR, Finn NK, Aarons GA
Abstract
Although often discussed, there is a lack of empirical research on the role of leadership in the management and delivery of health services. The implementation leadership scale (ILS) assesses the degree to which leaders are knowledgeable, proactive, perseverant, and supportive during evidence-based practice (EBP) implementation. The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the ILS for leaders' self-ratings using a sample of mental health clinic supervisors (N = 119). Supervisors (i.e., leaders) completed surveys including self-ratings of their implementation leadership. Confirmatory factor analysis, reliability, and validity of the ILS were evaluated. The ILS factor structure was supported in the sample of supervisors. Results demonstrated internal consistency reliability and validity. Cronbach alpha's ranged from 0.92 to 0.96 for the ILS subscales and 0.95 for the ILS overall scale. The factor structure replication and reliability of the ILS in a sample of supervisors demonstrates its applicability with employees across organizational levels.
PMID: 28181092 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Community Mental Health Journal - February 7, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Torres EM, Ehrhart MG, Beidas RS, Farahnak LR, Finn NK, Aarons GA Tags: Community Ment Health J Source Type: research