title: Guidelines for change in health care organizations.
abstract: The following guidelines are derived from an empirical analysis of actual change cases experienced by middle managers in hospitals. The resulting insights assist practicing managers to make better decisions regarding planning, direction, power, participation and support when implementing changes in their work settings.
mesh_terms: D000288:Administrative Personnel; D003142:Communication; D058016:Health Facility Administration; D006801:Humans; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010559:Personnel Management / Q000592:standards*; D010934:Planning Techniques