Innovations in health care - a conceptual framework

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What is the role of promoters in the adoption of healthcare innovations?

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Promoters play a crucial role in making the adoption happen by providing expertise and authority to overcome barriers and ensure successful adoption.

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What are the two types of promoters mentioned in the text?

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Expert promoters and power promoters.

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What is the importance of administrative support in the adoption of innovations?

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Effective administrative support is essential for the successful adoption of innovations, as highlighted by Hauschildt and Chakrabarti.

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What can hinder the adoption of innovations according to the text?

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Legal constraints can hinder even the best innovations.

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What is the relationship promoter's role in the adoption process?

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A relationship promoter identifies external innovations that could benefit an organization, especially when communication gaps exist.

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How does the current system's functioning affect the motivation to adopt new solutions?

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If everything is functioning well, there is little motivation to adopt new solutions; innovation is more likely when the existing system is malfunctioning.

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What stabilizing effect can occur when organizations attempt to repair a faulty system?

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Organizations often create an artificially stable situation that can collapse if no longer protected.

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What are the key factors affecting a manager's willingness to adopt innovation?

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1. Complexity of the new solution 2. Overall cost of the innovation 3. Inclination of promoters and stakeholders toward innovation.

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How can expert promoters assist with complex innovations?

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Expert promoters can help simplify complex innovations to reduce doubts.

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What type of innovations tend to be adopted more easily?

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Micro-innovations that address crucial problems without high costs.