This is a term used to describe the process to find the underlying cause of a problem. Right now I am experiencing pain in my shoulder. It seemingly came out of no where. When my chiropractor identified the issue, I couldn’t identify the cause. A few weeks later, while using my computer in an awkward posture, the pain came back and I immediately found the root cause.
My example is musculoskeletal, but the process to finding the cause is parallel to other issues. I had to identify the injury, how and why it may have happened in an effort to avoid having this problem again.
When faced with a problem, specifically in healthcare, we complete a root cause analysis to dig into the details of an event to identify the who, what, where, why, and when. You, as an individual, can approach any problem the same way. Whether it is a relationship, a medical concern, a financial concern or any decision which needs to be made, you can you this technique to help identify and resolve your problems.
Use this reference to help navigate your actions and start moving towards your goals.
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