Demystifying theory and its use in improvement

Volume: 24, Issue: 3, Pages: 228 - 238
Published: Jan 23, 2015
Abstract
The role and value of theory in improvement work in healthcare has been seriously underrecognised. We join others in proposing that more informed use of theory can strengthen improvement programmes and facilitate the evaluation of their effectiveness. Many professionals, including improvement practitioners, are unfortunately mystified—and alienated—by theory, which discourages them from using it in their work. In an effort to demystify theory we...
Paper Details
Title
Demystifying theory and its use in improvement
Published Date
Jan 23, 2015
Volume
24
Issue
3
Pages
228 - 238
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