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Area of Science:

  • Health policy
  • Healthcare systems
  • Knowledge translation

Background:

  • Unintended consequences (UICs) are known outcomes of health interventions, including quality improvement initiatives and health information technology implementation.
  • While some UICs are unpredictable, many can be anticipated, particularly when translating broad policies into practice.
  • Examples include issues arising from family-centered care, electronic health records, and quality improvement templates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a model for anticipating and mitigating unintended consequences (UICs) in healthcare.
  • To provide a framework for policy-makers, health leaders, and researchers to proactively address potential negative outcomes of health interventions.
  • To support the model with practical examples from healthcare settings.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a model grounded in cultural historical activity theory.
  • Analysis of unintended consequences (UICs) from specific healthcare implementations.
  • Case study approach using examples of family-centered care, electronic health records, and computerized quality improvement templates.

Main Results:

  • The proposed model, based on cultural historical activity theory, offers a structured approach to anticipating unintended consequences (UICs).
  • The model facilitates proactive identification of potential risks associated with implementing new health programs and technologies.
  • Case examples illustrate how the model can inform strategies to mitigate or address identified UICs.

Conclusions:

  • A cultural historical activity theory-based model can enhance the anticipation and management of unintended consequences (UICs) in healthcare.
  • Policy-makers, health leaders, and researchers can utilize this model to improve the implementation of health innovations.
  • Proactive identification and mitigation of UICs are crucial for successful healthcare interventions and system improvements.