Author Question: The use of a new idea or method is the definition of: a. change. b. innovation. c. resistance. ... (Read 31 times)

mikaylakyoung · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The use of a new idea or method is the definition of:

a. change.
b. innovation.
c. resistance.
d. stereotyping.

Question 2

The nurse manager decides to change staffing schedules in the intensive care unit. She chooses to use Rogers' diffusion of innovations theory to implement the change. What are the elements of Rogers' diffusion of innovations theory?

a. Assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation
b. Preparation, validation, synthesis, and evaluation
c. Knowledge, persuasion, decision, imple-mentation, and evaluation
d. Scanning, diagnosis, decision making, ap-plication, and reevaluation

jgranad15 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Innovation is the use of a new idea or method.

Answer to Question 2

C
Nurse managers disseminate research findings to patient care team members. Rogers' diffusion of innovations theory provides a useful model for integration of evidence into practice.