Organization Theory for Implementation Science (OTIS): reflections and recommendations
2024

Understanding Organizational Influence on Implementation Science

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Birken Sarah A., Baloh Jure, Kegler Michelle C., Huang Terry T.-K., Lee Matthew, Adsul Prajakta, Ryan Grace, Peluso Alexandra, Wagi Cheyenne, Randazzo Aliza, Mullins Megan A., Morrill Kristin E., Ko Linda K.

Primary Institution: Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Hypothesis

How can organization theories enhance the understanding of organizational influences on implementation science?

Conclusion

The study highlights the importance of organization theories in understanding and improving the implementation of evidence-based practices in healthcare.

Supporting Evidence

  • Organizations exhibit emergent properties that influence implementation beyond individual actions.
  • Organization theories can provide insights into the factors affecting the implementation of health practices.
  • The OTIS framework synthesizes constructs from multiple organization theories to aid implementation science.

Takeaway

Organizations can affect how well new health practices are used, and understanding this can help make those practices work better.

Methodology

The study involved a review of organization theories and their application to implementation science, along with recommendations for future research and practice.

Limitations

The uptake of organization theories in implementation science remains limited due to a lack of practical tools and logistical challenges.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3389/frhs.2024.1449253

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