title: Implementing innovations in health care settings.
abstract: Innovations in health care settings are occurring at an unprecedented rate. New methods and ideas include computerized pumps, computer systems for documentation and communication, and alternative approaches to patient care. To be successfully adopted by nurses, innovations require well-planned administrative, educational and clinical support. A multi-agency research study has revealed factors that should be considered when planning innovations in health care settings.
authors.affiliation: Lions Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, B.C.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: MacDonald
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Muir
mesh_terms: D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D018166:Health Care Reform / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D006284:Health Plan Implementation / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans