Diffusion of Innovations in Health Service Organisations: A Systematic Literature Review (Studies in Urban and Social Change)

This is a systematic review on how innovations in health service practice and organisation can be disseminated and implemented. This is an academic text, originally commissioned by the Department of Health from University College London and University of Surrey, using a variety of research methods. The results of the review are discussed in detail in separate chapters covering particular innovations and the relevant contexts. The book is intended as a resource for health care researchers and academics.Content: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 20–31): Chapter 2 Method (pages 32–47): Chapter 3 The Research Traditions (pages 48–82): Chapter 4 Innovations (pages 83–99): Chapter 5 Adopters and Adoption (pages 100–113): Chapter 6 Diffusion and Dissemination (pages 114–133): Chapter 7 The Inner Context (pages 134–156): Chapter 8 The Outer Context (pages 157–174): Chapter 9 Implementation and Institutionalisation (pages 175–198): Chapter 10 Case Studies (pages 199–218): Chapter 11 Discussion (pages 219–231): This Important Book, Based On Research Funded By The Department Of Health Service And Delivery Organisation Programme, Makes A Significant Contribution To The Literature On Improving Health Services. Out Of Their Exhaustive Systematic Review Of The Literature, Which Unpicked The Many Different Research Approaches To The Study Of The Diffusion Of Innovations In Organisations, The Authors Have Produced A Model For Understanding The Complexities Of Spreading And Sustaining Innovations In Health Services For Future Programmes. Four Case Studies Illustrate How This Can Be Applied In Practice.--jacket. Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Method -- Ch. 3. The Research Traditions -- Ch. 4. Innovations -- Ch. 5. Adopters And Adoption -- Ch. 6. Diffusion And Dissemination -- Ch. 7. The Inner Context -- Ch. 8. The Outer Context -- Ch. 9. Implementation And Institutionalisation -- Ch. 10. Case Studies -- Ch. 11. Discussion. Trisha Greenhalgh ... [et Al.] ; Foreword By Sir Liam Donaldson. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 296-311) And Index.