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. 2008 Apr-Jun;23(2):132-9.
doi: 10.1097/01.NCQ.0000313762.79396.ec.

Using principles of diffusion of innovation to improve nursing home care

Christine R Kovach  1 , Sarah Morgan, Patricia E Noonan, Michael Brondino
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Using principles of diffusion of innovation to improve nursing home care

Christine R Kovach et al. J Nurs Care Qual. 2008 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

Principles of diffusion of innovation were used to change care provided to people with dementia in 9 nursing homes. Use of these principles was associated with increased assessment in response to behavior change, increased administration of analgesics, and a significant decrease in resident behavioral symptoms. Results of this study support the emerging consensus that diffusion of innovation is an effective model for making changes in performance of healthcare organizations.

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