Using an organizational change model to improve lung cancer surgery services over five years.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in the UK resulting in 21% of all cancer deaths. In 2016, local lung cancer surgery services required improvement due to under-representation in cancer resections and resource scarcity during the pandemic, which affected critical care bed availability and extended postoperative stays. The aim of this service improvement was to increase the number of lung cancer resection; develop minimally invasive techniques and reduce the use of Critical Care Unit beds by 35% (a subsequent goal).

Methods

A five-year plan, guided by Kotter's 8-step change model, was initiated to address these issues. This model promotes sustainable change by setting clear goals, effective communication, and stakeholder involvement. Initial chan

SUBMITTER: Walji HD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11388217 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature