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Explain THIS.

A collection of short, accessible resources designed to help people working in healthcare improvement understand key concepts and approaches. Whether you’re new to improvement work or looking to refresh your knowledge, Explain THIS offers clear explanations and links to further resources to support your learning.

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This resource offers clear, practical guidance on the key concepts of spread, scale-up, and sustainability in healthcare improvement. It defines these terms, explains how they overlap, and introduces useful frameworks to help teams successfully implement and maintain improvements. The resource also includes practical questions to guide planning, alongside links to further reading for deeper insights.

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