No magic targets! Changing clinical practice to become more evidence based

Area of Science:

• Health Services Research
• Knowledge Translation
• Organizational Behavior

Background:

• The diffusion and adoption of innovations in clinical practice are critical for healthcare improvement.
• Understanding the later stages of knowledge adoption remains underresearched.
• Key questions involve the credibility, utilization, and contextual factors of new clinical knowledge.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the factors that enhance the credibility and utilization of new knowledge in clinical settings.
• To understand the decision-making processes of healthcare actors regarding the adoption of innovations.
• To explore the significance of the social context in the diffusion and adoption of clinical innovations.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative analysis of factors influencing knowledge credibility.
• Exploration of decision-making drivers for adopting new practices.
• Examination of social and contextual influences on innovation adoption.

Main Results:

• Credibility is established through evidence, expert endorsement, and perceived utility.
• Adoption decisions are influenced by individual beliefs, perceived benefits, and social norms.
• Social context, including peer influence and organizational culture, significantly shapes adoption patterns.

Conclusions:

• Enhancing the credibility and utility of new knowledge is essential for its adoption in clinical practice.
• Addressing individual and social factors is crucial for successful knowledge translation.
• Future research should further elucidate the interplay between knowledge characteristics and social contexts.