Translating Theory Into Practice When water is in a solid state, particles are packed in a rigid pattern, conforming to the shape of its container. As the water turns into a liquid, the particles regain their fluidity, moving as the other particles around them begin to shift. Kurt Lewin’s change theory is much like the changing state of water. Applying this theory, Lewin describes workplaces as being frozen in their procedures. In this state, it is impossible for change to occur successfully because people are “frozen.” Informaticists must recognize this rigid culture and begin to implement strategies that will unfreeze the opinions and procedures of the setting. According to Lewin, only then will staff begin to accept new processes over old ones. This process of moving from “freezing” to “unfreezing” can be a turbulent one. In fact, many nurses have equated this to “working in slush.” By applying theories and frameworks developed by Lewin and others, nurse informaticists can better facilitate informatics implementations. In this Discussion, you explore how theories and conceptual frameworks can be applied to informatics implementations . To prepare : Review this week’s media presentation, Theories and Conceptual Frameworks, and consider how a nurse informaticist can use theories to guide informatics initiatives. What are the benefits of using theories? Review the article “Organization-Wide Adoption of Computerized Provider Order Entry Systems: A Study Based on Diffusion of Innovations Theory” in this week’s Learning Resources. Consider how Roger’s diffusion of innovation theory impacted the adoption of the informatics system. Conduct research in the Walden Library to locate a peer-reviewed article that (1) focuses on implementing a new informatics project or procedure and (2) discusses how a theory was used to guide this implementation. Consider alternative theories that might also be applicable to that specific implementation. Post by tomorrow Tuesday 06/14/2016 550 words in APA format with a minimum of 4 references 1) The APA citation for your article and a brief summary that includes the setting of the implementation, what was being implemented, the need for the implementation, and the titles of the staff who spearheaded the project (if provided). 2) Identify the theory that drove the implementation, and explain how this theory was translated into practice by the planning team. 3) Finally, suggest alternative theories that could have been used and support your response with references to the research literature. Required Resources Readings Adams, R., Tranfield, D., & Denyer, D. (2011). How can toast be radical? Perceptions of innovations in healthcare. International Journal of Clinical Leadership , 17 (1), 37–48. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.   This article examines four case studies that present successful innovations in the NHS. The authors propose a descriptive framework of innovation attribute.

1. Translating Theory Into Practice
When water is in a solid state, particles are packed in a rigid
pattern, conforming to the shape of its container. As the water
turns into a liquid, the particles regain their fluidity, moving as
the other particles around them begin to shift. Kurt Lewin’s
change theory is much like the changing state of water.
Applying this theory, Lewin describes workplaces as being
frozen in their procedures. In this state, it is impossible for
change to occur successfully because people are “frozen.”
Informaticists must recognize this rigid culture and begin to
implement strategies that will unfreeze the opinions and
procedures of the setting. According to Lewin, only then will
staff begin to accept new processes over old ones.
This process of moving from “freezing” to “unfreezing” can be
a turbulent one. In fact, many nurses have equated this to
“working in slush.” By applying theories and frameworks
developed by Lewin and others, nurse informaticists can better
facilitate informatics implementations. In this Discussion, you
explore how theories and conceptual frameworks can be applied
to informatics implementations
.
To prepare
:
Review this week’s media presentation,
Theories and Conceptual Frameworks,
and consider how a nurse informaticist can use theories to
guide informatics initiatives. What are the benefits of using
theories?
Review the article “Organization-Wide Adoption of
Computerized Provider Order Entry Systems: A Study Based on

2. Diffusion of Innovations Theory” in this week’s Learning
Resources. Consider how Roger’s diffusion of innovation theory
impacted the adoption of the informatics system.
Conduct research in the Walden Library to locate a peer-
reviewed article that (1) focuses on implementing a new
informatics project or procedure and (2) discusses how a theory
was used to guide this implementation.
Consider alternative theories that might also be applicable to
that specific implementation.
Post by tomorrow Tuesday 06/14/2016 550 words in APA
format with a minimum of 4 references
1)
The APA citation for your article and a brief summary that
includes the setting of the implementation, what was being
implemented, the need for the implementation, and the titles of
the staff who spearheaded the project (if provided).
2)
Identify the theory that drove the implementation, and explain
how this theory was translated into practice by the planning
team.
3)
Finally, suggest alternative theories that could have been used
and support your response with references to the research
literature.
Required Resources

3. Readings
Adams, R., Tranfield, D., & Denyer, D. (2011). How can toast
be radical? Perceptions of innovations in healthcare.
International Journal of Clinical Leadership
,
17
(1), 37–48.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
This article examines four case studies that present successful
innovations in the NHS. The authors propose a descriptive
framework of innovation attributes to convey the perceptions of
health care innovators.
Doran, D. M., Haynes, R. B., Kushniruk, A., Straus, S.,
Grimshaw, J., Hall, L. M., & ... Jedras, D. (2010). Supporting
evidence-based practice for nurses through information
technologies.
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
,
7
(1), 4–15.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
The authors of this article discuss the practicality and usability
of mobile technologies. In addition, they detail how mobile
technologies can help to provide evidence-based practice and
ultimately benefit the work of nurse informaticists.
Rahimi, B., Timpka, T., Vimarlund, V., Uppugunduri, S., &
Svensson, M. (2009). Organization-wide adoption of
computerized provider order entry systems: A study based on
diffusion of innovations theory.
BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
,
9
(1),52.

4. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
The effectiveness of a computerized physician order entry
(CPOE) system implementation is examined in this article. The
attitudes, reactions, and thoughts of nurses and physicians
involved in the implementation are also discussed.
@Current. (2012). Jean Watson’s philosophy of nursing.
Retrieved from
http://currentnursing.com/nursing_theory/Watson.html
Access this website to explore one prominent philosophy of
nursing, Watson’s philosophy of caring.
Connelly, M. (n.d.) Kurt Lewin change management model.
Retrieved from
http://www.change-management-coach.com/kurt_lewin.html
Kurt Lewin’s change theory consists of a three stages: unfreeze,
change, and freeze. Access this website to learn more about
each phase.
Lewin, K. (2011). Change theory. Retrieved from
http://currentnursing.com/nursing_theory/change_theory.html
This website provides a brief overview of the concepts and
stages of Lewin’s change theory.
Lee, T. (2006). Adopting a personal digital assistant system:
application of Lewin's change theory.
Journal Of Advanced Nursing
,
55
(4), 487-496

5. Media
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012i).
Theories and conceptual frameworks
. Baltimore: Author.
Note:
The approximate length of this media piece is 8 minutes.
In this week’s media presentation, Gail Latimer, Dr. Patricia
Button, and Dr. Roy Simpson discuss the importance of using
theories and frameworks to guide informatics initiatives. In
addition, Dr. Simpson provides an overview of two frameworks
he commonly uses in his position, Moore’s Law and the
Integrated Research Operational (IRO) model, as well as two
well-known theories, Roger’s diffusion of innovation and
Watson’s theory of caring.