Adoption in practice: The relationship between managerial interpretations of evidence and the adoption of a healthcare innovation

AbstractObjectives rk explores the gap between evidence, management practices and the adoption of innovations. The article draws on the results of a longitudinal study examining the adoption of remote care (telecare) services. K organisations form purposively chosen case studies. In the process of adoption, we explore how managers interpret and construct evidence to inform practice. s rial interpretations of evidence are negotiated through a series of interlinked frames of practice. These frames align evidence with existing professional practices and needs, and mobilise collective decision-making and strategic action. sions gree to which resulting managerial practice is consistent with aims and objectives of the recipient organisation serves to mediate innovation spread.