The PAPM, diffusion theory, and violent death surveillance.
OBJECTIVE
To Apply the PAPM and Diffusion Theory for building a statewide coroner investigation system to further violent death prevention efforts.


METHODS
By utilizing a theoretically based framework and systematically tracking stage progression, individual agencies and/or state systems can replicate and sustain the process.


RESULTS
Through the incorporation of the combined models, 82 of Kentucky's 120 coroner offices currently collect the same information-no replicate information existed 4 years ago.


CONCLUSIONS
This study demonstrates the utility of theory as a foundation for encouraging adoption of innovation and shows an effective way to coordinate information in a timely manner with limited cost.
Walsh
Sabrina
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Principal Investigator/Project Manager, Kentucky Violent Death Reporting System, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40504, USA. sabrina.walsh@uky.edu
Dignan
Mark
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Caldwell
Glyn
G
D002423:Cause of Death; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003334:Coroners and Medical Examiners / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D016208:Databases, Factual / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003644:Death Certificates; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D019983:Guideline Adherence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006708:Homicide / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007629:Kentucky; D007857:Leadership; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011159:Population Surveillance / Q000379:methods*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012107:Research Design; D013405:Suicide / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000401:mortality* / Q000517:prevention & control; D000092864:Suicide Prevention