how does the diffusion of innovations theory explain some of the disparities in accessibility to innovations in healthcare and how can nursing influence the diffusion lag?
Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations Theory
Seeks to explain how, why, & at what rate new ideas & technology spread throughout cultures. The factors that act as disparities are :-
1. Relative advantage
2. Compatibility w/ existing values and practices
3. Simplicity and ease of use
4. Trialibility
5. Observable results
Nursing professional can influence this lag by making g aware of the new innovation by making aware of the advantages and benefits it would have in the field of health care and how it will make the complex tasks more easier for the health care workers
how does the diffusion of innovations theory explain some of the disparities in accessibility to innovations...
How does diversity in communities and within the nursing workforce relate to the theory of complex adaptive systems? In addition, how does the diffusion of innovations theory explain some of the disparities in accessibility to innovations in healthcare and how can nursing influence the diffusion lag?
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