Implementing a complex hospital innovation: conceptual underpinnings, program design and implementation of a complex innovation in an international multi-site hospital trial

Abstract Background Designing implementation programs that effectively integrate complex healthcare innovations into complex settings is a fundamental aspect of knowledge translation. We describe the development of a conceptually grounded implementation program for a complex healthcare innovation an...

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Main Authors: Karen Dryden-Palmer, Whitney B. Berta, Christopher S. Parshuram
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08768-8
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author Karen Dryden-Palmer
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Christopher S. Parshuram
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description Abstract Background Designing implementation programs that effectively integrate complex healthcare innovations into complex settings is a fundamental aspect of knowledge translation. We describe the development of a conceptually grounded implementation program for a complex healthcare innovation and its subsequent application in pediatric hospital settings. Methods We conducted multiple case observations of the application of the Phased Reciprocal Implementation Synergy Model (PRISM) framework in the design and operationalization of an implementation program for a complex hospital wide innovation in pediatric hospital settings. Results PRISM informed the design and delivery of 10 international hospital wide implementations of the complex innovation, BedsidePEWS. Implementation and innovation specific goals, overarching implementation program design principles, and a phased-based, customizable, and context responsive implementation program including innovation specific tools and evaluation plans emerged from the experience. Conclusion Theoretically grounded implementation approaches customized for organizational contexts are feasible for the adoption and integration of this complex hospital-wide innovation. Attention to the fitting of the innovation to local practices, setting, organizational culture and end-user preferences can be achieved while maintaining the integrity of the innovation.
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spelling doaj.art-a8cfd5766bfc4801bcc986676ae719c12022-12-22T03:36:50ZengBMCBMC Health Services Research1472-69632022-11-0122111610.1186/s12913-022-08768-8Implementing a complex hospital innovation: conceptual underpinnings, program design and implementation of a complex innovation in an international multi-site hospital trialKaren Dryden-Palmer0Whitney B. Berta1Christopher S. Parshuram2Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of TorontoInstitute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of TorontoInstitute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of TorontoAbstract Background Designing implementation programs that effectively integrate complex healthcare innovations into complex settings is a fundamental aspect of knowledge translation. We describe the development of a conceptually grounded implementation program for a complex healthcare innovation and its subsequent application in pediatric hospital settings. Methods We conducted multiple case observations of the application of the Phased Reciprocal Implementation Synergy Model (PRISM) framework in the design and operationalization of an implementation program for a complex hospital wide innovation in pediatric hospital settings. Results PRISM informed the design and delivery of 10 international hospital wide implementations of the complex innovation, BedsidePEWS. Implementation and innovation specific goals, overarching implementation program design principles, and a phased-based, customizable, and context responsive implementation program including innovation specific tools and evaluation plans emerged from the experience. Conclusion Theoretically grounded implementation approaches customized for organizational contexts are feasible for the adoption and integration of this complex hospital-wide innovation. Attention to the fitting of the innovation to local practices, setting, organizational culture and end-user preferences can be achieved while maintaining the integrity of the innovation.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08768-8Implementation programImplementation designKnowledge translationHealth care innovation
spellingShingle Karen Dryden-Palmer
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Implementing a complex hospital innovation: conceptual underpinnings, program design and implementation of a complex innovation in an international multi-site hospital trial
BMC Health Services Research
Implementation program
Implementation design
Knowledge translation
Health care innovation
title Implementing a complex hospital innovation: conceptual underpinnings, program design and implementation of a complex innovation in an international multi-site hospital trial
title_full Implementing a complex hospital innovation: conceptual underpinnings, program design and implementation of a complex innovation in an international multi-site hospital trial
title_fullStr Implementing a complex hospital innovation: conceptual underpinnings, program design and implementation of a complex innovation in an international multi-site hospital trial
title_full_unstemmed Implementing a complex hospital innovation: conceptual underpinnings, program design and implementation of a complex innovation in an international multi-site hospital trial
title_short Implementing a complex hospital innovation: conceptual underpinnings, program design and implementation of a complex innovation in an international multi-site hospital trial
title_sort implementing a complex hospital innovation conceptual underpinnings program design and implementation of a complex innovation in an international multi site hospital trial
topic Implementation program
Implementation design
Knowledge translation
Health care innovation
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08768-8
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