@article{article_1603519, title={Does Value-Based Leadership Effect EFQM Excellence Model in Public Hospitals? The Role of Strategic Planning Awareness}, journal={Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences}, pages={226–248}, year={2026}, DOI={10.38079/igusabder.1603519}, url={https://izlik.org/JA33PU35RA}, author={Ekiz Kavukoğlu, Tutku and Dönmez, Elif}, keywords={EFQM, value-based leadership, strategic planning awareness, public hospitals}, abstract={<p>Aim: The aim of the study is to determine the interaction between value-based leadership and the EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management) excellence model in public hospitals. It is also aimed to reveal the role of strategic planning awareness in this effect.  <br />Method: A quantitative questionnaire was used to gather data from 236 health care professionals working in public hospitals in Kocaeli (Türkiye). SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) for Windows 25.0 and AMOS (Analysis of Moment Structures) 23.0 were used to examine the data. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted in addition to reliability analysis to evaluate the scales’ construct validity. The path analysis and mediator role analysis were used to test the model developed in accordance with the hypotheses.  <br />Results: Value-based leadership was found to have a significant and positive effect on the EFQM model (β=0.740, p<0.05). Strategic planning awareness was found to be a partial mediator in this effect (β=0.603, p<0.05). The current study supports that value-based leadership is a factor that promotes EFQM and can improve outcomes in hospitals. Furthermore, by highlighting the need for strategic planning awareness, it further clarifies the connection between EFQM and value-based leadership. <br />Conclusion: Value-based leadership should be considered as an important premise for the EFQM model due to its sensitivity to interact with all stakeholders and inform them about the organization’s strategy, values and direction. Furthermore, ensuring awareness of strategic planning among healthcare professionals should be at the top of leaders’ agendas to increase the interaction between value-based leadership and the EFQM model. </p>}, number={28}