Collaborative and Shared Leadership Dynamics in Healthcare Action Teams: A Systematic Literature Review

Collaborative leadership in HATs is a dynamic, context-sensitive process that enables adaptive coordination in complex clinical settings. When supported by appropriate organizational structures and team-level conditions, it enhances communication, trust, and patient safety. However, under rigid hierarchies or unclear role structures, its effectiveness may be reduced. This study offers a functional lens for understanding collaborative leadership in HATs and provides future research directions.