Transformational Leadership Among Nurses and Its Effect on Patient Safety: A Systematic Literature Review

The submitted abstract successfully delineates the thematic scope and methodological orientation of the study; however, several conceptual and structural refinements are necessary to enhance academic precision and coherence. The current version tends to conflate empirical outcomes with theoretical assumptions without explicitly delineating the methodological delimitations that underpin the review's conclusions. Specifically, there is insufficient differentiation between the general impact of transformational leadership (TFL) across global healthcare systems and its localized application within the Saudi Arabian context. Additionally, the abstract references mediating constructs such as psychological empowerment and emotional intelligence but fails to clarify their theoretical grounding or the specific analytic approaches used to identify their roles. To reinforce conceptual clarity, the revised version explicitly states the temporal scope, methodological framework (PRISMA), and inclusion criteria, while clearly distinguishing between the primary and secondary objectives. The revised abstract below adopts a formal, impersonal tone, eliminates vague assertions, and ensures that all claims are theoretically and methodologically substantiated. It also rectifies redundancy and ensures terminological consistency, particularly in relation to leadership theory and safety metrics. The revision improves the structural economy of the abstract while maintaining alignment with the overall research aim and academic tone of the broader thesis.