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Why Health Promotion Needs to Change
Paul E Terry1,2
1Editor in Chief, American Journal of Health Promotion.
American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP
|December 27, 2017
Summary
Health promotion professionals can enhance their impact by focusing on continuous process improvement. Applying the Kaizen philosophy of "change for better" can significantly increase accessibility and effectiveness in population health initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Promotion
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Health professionals are driven by a core mission of service.
- Population health work gains significance as it impacts more lives.
- The Kaizen philosophy, meaning "change for better," aligns with the purpose of service.
Discussion:
- Health promotion professionals achieve high performance and results.
- There is a need to critically examine and improve existing work processes.
- The goal is to identify opportunities for a 50% increase in impact through process optimization.
Key Insights:
- Continuous process examination is crucial for enhancing effectiveness.
- Stepping back to analyze workflows reveals opportunities for improvement.
- Focusing on "working on our work" drives greater accessibility and impact.
Outlook:
- Future efforts should concentrate on iterative process refinement.
- Sustained focus on Kaizen principles can lead to further advancements.
- The ultimate aim is to make health promotion interventions more efficient and widely accessible.
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