Organizational impact of evidence-informed decision making training initiatives: a case study comparison of two approaches – Implementation Science ArticleOrganizational impact of evidence-informed decision making training initiatives: a case study comparison of two approaches – Implementation Science Article
The impact of efforts by healthcare organizations to enhance the use of evidence to improve organizational processes through training programs has seldom been assessed. This article endeavored to assess whether and how the training of mid- and senior-level healthcare managers could lead to organizational change. The article demonstrated that factors before, during and after training can influence the extent of skills and knowledge transfer. It reveals the influence–both positive and negative–of specific organizational factors on extending the impact of training programs.