title: A systems change: leading the way to meeting health needs.
abstract: Demonstrating the efficacy of our practice requires a paradigm shift. Becoming an effective leader and clinician can facilitate opportunities for program development and clinical research. The use of strategic planning strategies, such as needs assessment and SWOT analysis, can help lead the way to such change. The following illustrates the use of strategic planning to develop The Carpal and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Program (CCTSP) within a growing orthopedic practice.
authors: St. Luke's Physical Therapy, Anderson Campus-Hand Therapy, 1700 Riverside Circle, Easton, PA 18045, USA. mdeisher@stlukesrehab.com
authors: Mirella
authors: M
authors: Deisher
mesh_terms: D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D020430:Cubital Tunnel Syndrome / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D017146:Models, Organizational; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000458:organization & administration; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D016730:Program Development; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care
keywords: Carpal tunnel syndrome; Cubital tunnel syndrome; Hand therapy; Leadership; Needs assessment; Program development; SWOT analysis; Strategic planning