Defining the transition from new to normal: a qualitative investigation of the clinical change process.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding how and when a new evidence-based clinical intervention becomes standard practice is crucial to ensure that healthcare is delivered in alignment with the most up-to-date knowledge. However, rigorous methods are needed to determine when a new clinical practice becomes normalized to the standard of care. To address this gap, this study qualitatively explores how, when, and why a clinical practice change becomes normalized within healthcare organizations.

Methods

We used purposive sampling to recruit clinical leaders who worked in quality improvement and/or implementation science in diverse health contexts. Enrolled participants completed semi-structured interviews around implementing evidence-based practices. Qualitative data was inductively and deduct

SUBMITTER: Silver SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11653967 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature