Diffusion of innovation theory for clinical change
Summary. Rogers' diffusion of innovation theory explains how evidence-based clinical practices spread among healthcare providers. The theory identifies key factors affecting adoption: the innovation's characteristics, promotion by influential peers, complexity, compatibility with existing values, and the ability to test changes before full implementation. Understanding these factors helps explain why some practices change while others persist, and guides efforts to implement best-evidence medicine.
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Sanson‐Fisher, R.. (2004). Diffusion of innovation theory for clinical change. The Medical Journal of Australia. https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.2004.tb05947.x
Sanson‐Fisher, Rob. “Diffusion of innovation theory for clinical change.” The Medical Journal of Australia, 2004. https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.2004.tb05947.x.
Sanson‐Fisher, Rob. 2004. “Diffusion of innovation theory for clinical change.” The Medical Journal of Australia. https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.2004.tb05947.x.
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- 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2004.tb05947.x
- Countries
- Australia
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- Oceania
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- innovation-theory, rural-healthcare, general-innovation
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- 2026-04-28