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1 Week 5 Discussion Post A theory of change is an approach that entails making primary assumptions explicit and leveraging the desired outcomes to guide the project's planning, implementation, and evaluation (Reinholz & Andrews, 2020). It is a systematic method for identifying the causal pathways and assumptions that connect project activities to the desired outcomes and assessing the feasibility of these pathways and assumptions. These theories provide nurses and healthcare professionals with a structured approach to navigating the complexities of change and facilitate the successful implementation of new processes, practices, or interventions within healthcare organizations. Everett Roger’s Diffusion of Innovations Theory is an example of a change theory that applies to my current clinical practice. Roger described the Diffusion of Innovation theory as the process by which an innovation is communicated through specific channels over time among the members of a social system (Rogers, 2010). According to Rogers (2010), the theory involves five key stages: knowledge, persuasion, decision, implementation, and confirmation. The theory suggests that adopting innovations is a process that occurs over time, with different groups of people adopting the innovation at different rates. Rogers' theory provides a valuable framework for understanding how new ideas and technologies are adopted and diffused throughout society. A new specimen collection tool system has been implemented in the hospital where I work. Rogers's Diffusion of Innovation theory was followed in implementing this new system in our practice. In the knowledge stage, nurses received information about the new specimen collection system through training sessions and presentations from the IT department. The laboratory technicians who had been using this system before persuaded the nurses of how easy and reliant the new system was and how it reduced errors. The management has decided to apply this new tool in our unit to make collecting specimens accurate and timely. We have been

2 implementing this new system in our unit for months, following the guidelines and using the tool as directed. This new specimen collection tool system has improved the efficiency of collecting specimens, reduced errors in labeling, and posted positive outcomes to our unit and the laboratory. This change in our unit has followed the steps in the Diffusion of Innovation theory. It followed the steps from gaining knowledge of the new system, getting persuaded to use it, deciding to apply it in the current practice, implementing the system in our day-to-day routine, and finally confirming its efficacy. The change was successfully integrated into our clinical practice and has been going smoothly for months. Applying the Diffusion of Innovations Theory helped us through the process of introducing and integrating the new specimen collection tool system. Effective communication, training, and continuous evaluation of outcomes are essential to support healthcare professionals at each stage of adoption and ensure the successful implementation of any innovative system. In conclusion, change theory and Everett Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations Theory offer valuable frameworks for understanding, managing, and implementing change in various contexts. These theories recognize that change is an inherent part of any organization or system and provide structured approaches to guide individuals and organizations through the complex process of change. Effective change management requires clear communication, thoughtful planning, and a deep understanding of the needs, motivations, and concerns of those affected by the change.

3 References Reinholz, D. L., & Andrews, T. C. (2020). Change theory and theory of change: What’s the difference anyway? International Journal of STEM Education , 7 (1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40594-020-0202-3 Rogers, E. M. (2010). Diffusion of innovations, 4th edition (4th ed.). Free Press.

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