Diffusion of Innovations Theory and Its Applicability in Research Studies on Nursing and Health

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ID21433482
AuthorsTalita Ingrid Magalhães Silva (0000-0003-0230-7439, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais), Patrícia Rodrigues Braz (0000-0003-2102-635X, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora), Ricardo Bezerra Cavalcante (0000-0001-5381-4815, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora), Marília Alves (0000-0002-4695-0787, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais)
Year2022
Volume31
Publication date2022-01-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueTexto & Contexto - Enfermagem (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0104-0707 • E-ISSN: 1980-265X
PublisherFapUNIFESP (SciELO) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1590/1980-265x-tce-2021-0322
OpenAlexW4226323953
SciELOS0104-07072022000100603
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited15

Objective to reflect on the Diffusion of Innovations Theory, as a theoretical-methodological framework for research studies on Nursing and Health. Method a reflective study, based on the principles and concepts of the Diffusion of Innovations Theory as a theoretical-methodological framework, and its applicability in studies on innovations in health. Results using the framework enables the conduction of studies encompassing qualitative, quantitative and mixed approaches, applicable for the identification of the need for innovation in the elaboration, design, implementation, evaluation and adjustment of the innovations. The diffusion process evaluation through the elements of innovation, time, social systems and communication channels enables apprehending contributing factors for the success of a given innovation. Conclusion the theoretical perspective herein presented offers conceptual grounds to apprehend the process corresponding to the diffusion of innovations in the health field, through sensitive models and evaluation and elaboration of diffusion processes suitable for various contexts

Diffusion · Diffusion of innovations · Diffusion theory · Elaboration · Engineering ethics · Epistemology · Field (mathematics) · Innovation diffusion · Knowledge management · Management science · Perspective (graphical) · Process (computing) · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Artificial Intelligence · Business and Management Studies · Computer Science · Engineering · Environmental Sustainability and Education · Psychology

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