Organizing for cancer control. The diffusion of a dynamic innovation in a community cancer network.
This paper examines the diffusion of a "dynamic" innovation--research on the prevention and control of cancer--in a community cancer network. By analyzing the social structures and communication strategies of network members, as well as the attributes of the innovation, the authors explain why this innovation is diffusing more slowly than its "formed" counterpart--research on the treatment of cancer.
McKinney
M M
MM
University of Toronto.
Barnsley
J M
JM
Kaluzny
A D
AD
D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D016730:Program Development; D012041:Regional Medical Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012106:Research / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends; D014481:United States