Will It Work Here? A Decisionmaker's Guide to Adopting Innovations

Brach, C., Lenfestey, N., Roussel, A., Amoozegar, J., & Sorensen, A. (2008). Will it work here? A decisionmaker's guide to adopting innovations. Retrieved from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality website: http://www.innovations.ahrq.gov/guide/guideTOC.aspx

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Description

This guide outlines a multi-purpose online decision-making tool. Based on Roger’s Diffusion of Innovations Theory, this guide can be used as:

  • a problem-solving aid for organizational planning
  • a roadmap for navigating the innovation adoption decision process
  • a vehicle for training or professional development
  • a catalogue of tools and examples to help decide whether or not to adopt an innovation
  • a means to obtain input from and involve stakeholders in decision making
  • a stimulus to launch discussions about how to adapt in a changing environment

Steps for Using Method/Tool

The tool guides users through four comprehensive modules:

  • Module I – Does the innovation fit?
  • Module II – Should we do it here?
  • Module III – Can we do it here?
  • Module IV – How will we do it here?

Each module is enhanced with key questions and online tools from other organizations to help users consider the relevant issues.

These summaries are written by the NCCMT to condense and to provide an overview of the resources listed in the Registry of Methods and Tools and to give suggestions for their use in a public health context. For more information on individual methods and tools included in the review, please consult the authors/developers of the original resources.

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