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Counteractions to the paradigm shift.
1School of Nursing, Duquesne University, 631 College Hall, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA. thurkettlem@duq.edu
Summary
Transitioning to a health-focused paradigm is challenging. This review addresses implementation difficulties, proposes solutions, and emphasizes collaborative action and case management for successful paradigm shifts in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Public Health Policy
- Systems Transformation
Background:
- The theoretical benefits of a health-focused paradigm are established.
- Implementing this paradigm shift presents significant practical challenges.
- A preceding article outlined the proposed paradigm shift.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the difficulties encountered during the implementation of a health-focused paradigm.
- To propose counteractions and clarify underlying assumptions for this transition.
- To highlight the role of collaborative action and case management in facilitating the paradigm shift.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and analysis of implementation challenges.
- Conceptual framework development for paradigm shift.
- Identification of key strategies for overcoming barriers.
Main Results:
- The transition to a health-focused paradigm is complex and faces numerous obstacles.
- Specific counteractions and clarified assumptions are necessary for progress.
- Collaborative efforts and effective case management are crucial facilitators.
Conclusions:
- Successful implementation of a health-focused paradigm requires addressing practical difficulties.
- Strategic interventions, including collaborative action and case management, are vital.
- Overcoming implementation hurdles is essential for realizing the benefits of a health-focused approach.