A Proposed Feasibility Process: Lessons Learned from the Precision MS Project

Area of Science:

• Action Design Research
• Technology Adoption
• Feasibility Studies

Background:

• Existing data collection tools often require validation before implementation in new environments.
• The process for conducting feasibility studies for technology adoption is not consistently defined in academic literature.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the feasibility of adapting a previously developed data collection tool for a new setting.
• To identify design requirements necessary for successful tool adoption in a different context.
• To propose a refined process for conducting feasibility studies in technology adoption projects.

Main Methods:

• Employed an elaborated action design research (eADR) methodology.
• Conducted a feasibility study to assess the adaptability of an existing data collection tool.
• Analyzed activities and outcomes to derive design requirements and process improvements.

Main Results:

• Identified specific design requirements for the data collection tool to be suitable for the second setting.
• Highlighted a lack of detailed procedural guidance for conducting feasibility studies in current research.
• Developed a proposed process for feasibility studies based on lessons learned during the research.

Conclusions:

• The feasibility study successfully determined requirements for adapting the data collection tool.
• The proposed feasibility process offers a structured approach for future technology adoption initiatives.
• This research contributes to a better understanding of how to conduct feasibility studies for technology transfer.