A Framework for the Dissemination and Utilization of Research for Health-Care Policy and Practice

Description

This framework is an updated version (2005) of the previous version entitled, the Framework for Adopting an Evidence-Informed Innovation in an Organization (2002). Based on Roger’s Diffusion of Innovation Theory (1995), the framework integrates characteristics of the innovation, environment, organization and individual(s) that influence the decision-making process and the adoption of innovation. This framework is useful for selection, implementation and evaluation of evidence-informed innovations.

Steps for Using Method/Tool

The framework guides users through a series of scenario-driven steps:

• Knowledge – Did the search for evidence identify the most highly synthesized information? Is this valid to our setting?
• Persuasion – What characteristics are likely to influence the decision-making process?
• Decision – What key stakeholders should be involved?
• Implementation – What strategies will promote behaviour change and implementation of researching findings in our environment?
• Confirmation – What indicators should we use to evaluate the successful implementation of our research findings? What indicators should be used to measure change?