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Change Management In Health Care

Jennifer M. Barrow  1 , Pavan Annamaraju  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Change Management In Health Care

Jennifer M. Barrow et al.
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Excerpt

Change is inevitable in healthcare; however, nearly two-thirds of change projects fail for various reasons, including poor planning, unmotivated staff, ineffective communication, and widespread changes. All healthcare providers, from the bedside to the boardroom, have a crucial role in ensuring effective change. Implementing best practices from change management theories can improve the likelihood of success and lead to better outcomes in practice.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Jennifer Barrow declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Pavan Annamaraju declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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