Technology Implementation Process Research Articles

Remote detection of polluted gases based on thermal infrared spectral imaging in the field

This paper reports the new progress of long wave infrared remote sensing in the field, focusing on the implementation process of window scanning spatiotemporal modulation Fourier spectroscopic imaging technology. Utilizing the self-developed CHIPED-1 device, the spatial modulation interference was achieved through the use of a cone mirror Michelson interferometer. By combining it with a cooled long-wave infrared focal plane detector component and applying data processing steps such as acquisition, recombination, calibration, etc., high-spectral resolution imaging in long-wave infrared region was accomplished. The detection sensitivity index nesr (Noise Equivalent Spectral Radiance) of the self-developed CHIPED-1 long wave infrared hyperspectral imaging principle experimental device reaches 5.6 × 10−8w/(cm−1.sr.cm2) in single pixel，Equivalent to commercial time modulation interferometric hyperspectral imagers; It reflects the progressiveness of the technology, and leaves much room for improvement.By testing the transmittance curve of polypropylene film, the spectral response range of CHIPED-1 infrared hyperspectral imaging principle experimental device reached 11.5 μm.The article also studied the hyperspectral imaging detection method for two-dimensional distributed chemical gas VOCs, taking the detection experiments of field high-rise buildings and ether gas as examples.Under complex backgrounds and low experimental concentrations, the presence of ether vapor cannot be observed from the infrared spectrum slices at the same wave number. However, after differential spectral processing, the spatial distribution of ether vapor can be clearly seen.The hyperspectral method is applied in the field of infrared detection of organic vapor VOCs, which has many advantages over wide-band thermal imaging methods, such as high sensitivity, strong anti-interference ability, and wide recognition range.

Characteristics of a Successful Nurse Peer Champion in the Implementation of Innovative Digital Technologies in Hospitals: A Qualitative Study

ObjectivesUsing the Motivational Theory of Role Modelling as a framework, this study explores which attributes nurses deem essential for an effective peer champion, particularly in digital transformation processes within hospitals. MethodsA qualitative study was conducted with semi-structured interviews. Transcripts were coded using a hybrid approach of inductive and deductive coding and analysed using thematic analysis. ResultsTen nurses from Germany participated. The attributes most often mentioned were competence, taking on responsibility, a positive and passionate attitude, transferring knowledge and supporting aspirants in applying it, and leadership skills. Four types of champions were identified: a pragmatic and structured champion, a passionate innovator, a social and outgoing team leader, and a calm and empathetic team leader. ConclusionsThe findings largely align with the body of literature on peer champion characteristics in other populations and should therefore be used to guide peer champion application in hospitals to enhance effective implementation of innovations. InnovationThe identification of four unique champion types offers an innovative contribution to the field. Highlighting the unique requirements of nurses when implementing innovative technologies in healthcare, this study emphasises the importance of involving end-users in the design and implementation process of new technologies, a crucial step towards a more sustainable and user-centred digital health ecosystem.

Making sense of acceptance and acceptability: Mapping concept use in energy technologies research

With the increasing reliance on technological advancements, it becomes imperative to critically examine and evaluate their implications on society and the environment. The concepts of acceptance and acceptability have gained prominence among researchers shaping technology implementation strategies. However, the lack of precise definitions for these concepts leads to diverse interpretations, compromising their usefulness in technology development and impeding further progress in research endeavours. This paper illustrates how these important concepts have been used in the energy technology discourse and develops a schematic overview highlighting the varied overarching interpretations of these concepts: the funnel of acceptance and acceptability. It underscores how different research levels – institutional, societal, and individual – affect the relevant understanding of these concepts. The funnel metaphor emphasises the interconnectedness of these interpretations and underlines the importance of addressing all research levels to ensure technology implementation processes advance in a desirable and responsible manner.

Mapping Dementia Care Technology: Tailored Digital Solutions across Stages

Over the years, there has been an increase in the development of assistive technologies. To date, the stages of dementia that these technologies can be best implemented has been underexplored. In previous work, researchers developed an infographic providing guidance on when best to introduce assistive technologies for people with dementia, and although this infographic is relevant, it was based solely on the experience of the authors during various national and international projects. However, various studies have been conducted on the use and implementation of technology for people with dementia, providing information on when care technology should be implemented. Therefore, the aim of this paper was to conduct a literature review, and based on the results, to design an infographic showing recommendations on when to implement an assistive technology. The infographic was evaluated during interviews with experts on the implementation of care technology for people with dementia. Our results propose earlier implementation for several technologies, as well as the importance of considering contextual factors such as personal characteristics, background and technical experience when implementing technology. The designed infographic can facilitate the digital transition for healthcare institutions and personnel by offering information into the implementation process of care technology.

The Uses and Experiences of Synchronous Communication Technology for Home-Dwelling Older Adults in a Home Care Services Context: Qualitative Systematic Review.

European health care systems regard information and communication technology as a necessity in supporting future health care provision by community home care services to home-dwelling older adults. Communication technology enabling synchronous communication between 2 or more human actors at a distance constitutes a significant component of this ambition, but few reviews have synthesized research relating to this particular type of technology. As evaluations of information and communication technology in health care services favor measurements of effectiveness over the experiences and dynamics of putting these technologies into use, the nuances involved in technology implementation processes are often omitted. This review aims to systematically identify and synthesize qualitative findings on the uses and experiences of synchronous communication technology for home-dwelling older adults in a home care services context. The review follows the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) 2020 checklist for reporting. We conducted a cross-disciplinary search in 5 databases for papers published between 2011 and 2023 that yielded 4210 citations. A total of 13 studies were included after 4 screening phases and a subsequent appraisal of methodological quality guided by the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool. From these, prespecified data were extracted and incorporated in a 3-stage thematic synthesis producing 4 analytical themes. The first theme presented the multiple trajectories that older users' technology acceptance could take, namely straightforward, gradual, partial, and resistance laden, notwithstanding outright rejection. It also emphasized both instrumental and emotional efforts by the older adults' relatives in facilitating acceptance. Moving beyond acceptance, the second theme foregrounded the different types of work involved in attempts to integrate the technology by older users, their relatives, and health care providers. Theme 3 highlighted how the older users' physical and cognitive conditions formed a contextual backdrop challenging this integration work, together with challenges related to spatial context. Finally, consequences derived from taking the technology into use could be of a both enabling and complicating nature as integration reconfigured the way users related to themselves and each other. The acceptance and integration of synchronous communication technology for older adults involves multiple user groups in work tending to the technology, to the users themselves, and to each other through intergroup negotiations. This review's original contribution consists of its attention to the dynamics across different user groups in deriving consequences from using the technology in question, in addition to its assertion that such consequences may be both intentional and unintentional. We argue that our findings may be used to provide nuance to policies addressing-and practices taking place in-contexts that involve similar user technology constellations to the ones explored in this paper. PROSPERO CRD42023414243; https://tinyurl.com/wrha6j3f.

A proposal for a framework process to guide the digital transformation in the R&D center of a Brazilian chemical industry

Despite the known advantages of digital transformation, many chemical industries have failed to advance digital maturity. Recent studies have shown that the main difficulties lie in the implementation process of digital technologies. In fact, digital projects are started within companies, but most of them do not go beyond the pilot phase. So, how should the digital transformation process be conducted to mitigate implementation difficulties? This article investigates the main barriers faced by the Research and Development (R&D) center of a Brazilian large chemical company and proposes a solution to improve the likelihood of digital transformation implementation success. Therefore, a prescriptive research was performed with a qualitive approach based on Design Science Research resulting in the artifact (a framework) design. The proposed solution is a framework which is composed by three phases, I-PREPARATION, II-ELABORATION OF DIGITAL PLAN, and III-EXECUTION OF DIGITAL PLAN, aiming to support the identification, prioritization, and execution of digital projects inside the sector. The framework was positively evaluated by companies’ specialists , suggesting that it’s a potential solution for improving the likelihood of digital transformation implementation effectiveness.

Setting up a biomodeling, virtual planning, and three-dimensional printing service in Uruguay.

Virtual surgical planning and three-dimensional (D) printing are rapidly becoming essential for challenging and complex surgeries around the world. An Ibero-American survey reported a lack of awareness of technology benefits and scarce financial resources as the two main barriers to widespread adoption of 3-D technologies. The Pereira Rossell Hospital Center is a publicly funded maternal and pediatric academic clinical center in Uruguay, a low-resource Latin American country, that successfully created and has been running a 3-D unit for 4 years. The present work is a step-by-step review of the 3-D technology implementation process in a hospital with minimal financial investment. References to training, software, hardware, and the management of human resources are included. Difficulties throughout the process and future challenges are also discussed.

The conceptual understanding on the role of human factor in the era of industry 4.0

Each and every Industrial Revolution has influenced the society in different ways. The fourth Industrial Revolution has gained greater importance as it consists of wide range of disruptive technologies. The adoption of the digital transition has become very challenging for the organizations and particularly for its Human capital. There is very much need to adopt new set of skills in order to implement digitalized work process. So organizations and its HR should completely understand the concept of 4IR. The present paper has attempted to conduct conceptual understanding on the importance of 4IR in the manufacturing as well as service oriented process of the organizations. Along with that, the present paper attempted to understand the influence of 4IR on the work process and identify the challenges faced by the Human Resources in the implementation process and adoption of new digital and disruptive technologies in their work process. Systematic Review is conducted to understand the concepts by adopting Exploratory Research Design.

Insights on the Current State and Future Outlook of AI in Health Care: Expert Interview Study.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is often promoted as a potential solution for many challenges health care systems face worldwide. However, its implementation in clinical practice lags behind its technological development. This study aims to gain insights into the current state and prospects of AI technology from the stakeholders most directly involved in its adoption in the health care sector whose perspectives have received limited attention in research to date. For this purpose, the perspectives of AI researchers and health care IT professionals in North America and Western Europe were collected and compared for profession-specific and regional differences. In this preregistered, mixed methods, cross-sectional study, 23 experts were interviewed using a semistructured guide. Data from the interviews were analyzed using deductive and inductive qualitative methods for the thematic analysis along with topic modeling to identify latent topics. Through our thematic analysis, four major categories emerged: (1) the current state of AI systems in health care, (2) the criteria and requirements for implementing AI systems in health care, (3) the challenges in implementing AI systems in health care, and (4) the prospects of the technology. Experts discussed the capabilities and limitations of current AI systems in health care in addition to their prevalence and regional differences. Several criteria and requirements deemed necessary for the successful implementation of AI systems were identified, including the technology's performance and security, smooth system integration and human-AI interaction, costs, stakeholder involvement, and employee training. However, regulatory, logistical, and technical issues were identified as the most critical barriers to an effective technology implementation process. In the future, our experts predicted both various threats and many opportunities related to AI technology in the health care sector. Our work provides new insights into the current state, criteria, challenges, and outlook for implementing AI technology in health care from the perspective of AI researchers and IT professionals in North America and Western Europe. For the full potential of AI-enabled technologies to be exploited and for them to contribute to solving current health care challenges, critical implementation criteria must be met, and all groups involved in the process must work together.

Implementation as a constitutive entanglement: Framing sociomaterial pedagogical practices emerging from the implementation of a learning management system

Are there concealed ways of using a learning management system (LMS) among educators in higher education? This paper argues that it is the case, and uses a sociomaterial bottom-up perspective to understand how a group of educators used a new LMS that was implemented at a Nordic university. Understanding an implementation as a constitutive entanglement, a sociomaterial research lens is applied to explain that in an implementation current technology usage evokes previous knowledge and assumptions about technologies and shapes the engagement with new technologies. This study found that when educators engaged with a new LMS, they viewed it as complex and needed to perform strategies that reduced technology complexities into practices that they knew. This engagement formed three sociomaterial pedagogical practices. A sociomaterial perspective might cast new light on how we understand the outcomes of technology implementation processes in educational contexts.

Adoption of technological innovation in healthcare delivery: a psychological perspective for healthcare decision-makers

Technological advancements are vital for improving the capacity of the health system to deliver health and well-being benefits to individuals. Despite significant financial investments in technological innovations in healthcare, patients...

Mediation approach of knowledge management process towards supply chain performance under green technology: an empirical analysis

PurposeEmployee knowledge is an essential contributor to managing supply chain ambiguities and supply improvement. The current research examined green technology (GT) implementation and knowledge management (KM) processes toward knowledge worker supply performance (KWSP). The present study postulates that GT implementation's positive impacts on the KM process and KM process lead to improved KWSP based on employee knowledge contribution.Design/methodology/approachTo accomplish the research objective, the data were taken from those production houses that are utilizing GT. A total of 400 questionnaires were distributed in Zhengzhou city, and feedback was received (343). The feedback data were studied through partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) and fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA). fsQCA is used to analyze improving the multiple configurational paths of KWSP.FindingsThe study revealed that GT implementation is positively associated with the KM process, and KM processes substantially influence the improvement of KWSP. The consequence of fsQCA demonstrated that various combinations improve supply chain performance. The study combines certain dimensions of GT implementation with the KM process, revealing that supply chain performance improved based on knowledge sharing in manufacturing firms.Research limitations/implicationsThis study guides decision-makers and academics on using the knowledge process associated with GT to improve supply chain performance. Moreover, future researchers should use information technology in supply houses and compare the result with the literature to generalize the results better.Originality/valueThe asymmetric technique assists in differentiating the connections that are not directly investigated by the traditional symmetric method. The study covers and identifies various approaches that can be used in manufacturing firms to improve the supply chain process and employee satisfaction. The study combines the two techniques to understand supply performance based on knowledge sharing in manufacturing firms.

Practice and research on non-foreign heritage culture inheritance education in universities based on information fusion technology

Abstract It has gradually become a trend to infiltrate the knowledge of non-heritage culture and inherit the spirit of non-heritage culture and ethnic crafts in art education in colleges and universities. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the significance of ethnic crafts in non-heritage culture to art education in colleges and universities, the problems faced by the integration of ethnic crafts in non-heritage culture into art education in colleges and universities, and the transmission path of ethnic crafts in non-heritage culture in art education in colleges and universities. We hope to enhance deep connection between college art education and non-heritage culture by increasing research efforts, so that students will pay attention to the preservation of non-heritage culture and pass on the ethnic crafts of non-heritage culture in college studies. This paper develops research education and the cultivation of intangible cultural heritage through information fusion-based technology. The construction objectives of the multi-source information integration platform are proposed, and the overall architecture, functions, interfaces, and hardware architecture of the platform are designed. Analyze the connection between information fusion and information integration, and clarify the implementation process of multi-source information fusion technology. The two-level information fusion model of diagnosis constructed in this paper can avoid the error of diagnosis results caused by relying on neural network fault diagnosis alone, and the accuracy of fault diagnosis is optimized, which can be applied to the construction of working face. It solves the fusion problem that fault diagnosis results from different information sources exist with each other. It can provide scientific guidance for operation and management units to make decisions, and help to improve the level of education of NRM culture transmission.

BIM and Digital Twin for Developing Convergence Technologies as Future of Digital Construction

The construction industry is slow to adopt new technologies. The implementation of digital technologies and remote operations using robots were considered farfetched affairs and unbelievable approaches. However, the effect of COVID-19 on clients and construction companies put high pressure on construction managers to seek digital solutions and justified the need for remote operating or distant controlling technologies. This paper aims to investigate the state of play in construction technology implementation and presents a roadmap for developing and implementing required technologies for the construction industry. The COVID-19 disruption required new methods of working safely and remotely and coincided with the advent of advanced automation and autonomous technologies. This paper aims to identify gaps and 11 disruptive technologies that may lead to upheaval and transformation of the construction sector, perhaps in this decade. A road map for technology implementation can be helpful in developing business strategies at the organizational level as a theoretical measure, and it can facilitate the technology implementation process at the industry level as a practical measure. The roadmap can be used as a framework for policymakers to set industry or company strategies for the next 10 years (2030).

"As soon as I start trusting human beings, they disappoint me, and now I am going to get on an app that someone could hack. I really do not want to take that chance": barriers and facilitators to digital peer support implementation into community mental health centers.

Certified peer support specialists often use technologies such as smartphone applications to deliver digital peer support in community mental health centers. Certified peer support specialists are individuals with a mental health diagnosis, trained and accredited by their state to provide mental health support services. Digital peer support has shown promising evidence of promoting recovery, hope, social support, and medical and psychiatric self-management among patients with a diagnosis of a serious mental illness. Interest in digital peer support as part of the patient experience has grown. Understanding barriers and facilitators to the implementation process of digital peer support into community mental health centers is a critical next step to facilitate uptake. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with 27 patient participants (N = 17 persons with serious mental illness; N = 10 certified peer support specialists) from an urban community mental health center. Participants responded to open-ended questions on the barriers and facilitators of engaging with digital peer support technologies within community mental health centers. The interview guide and the responses were categorized according to the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Science Research (CFIR) constructs. Nine barriers and two facilitators were identified for the implementation of digital peer support in community mental health centers. The overarching domains for the identified barriers included (1) intervention characteristics (i.e., adaptability, complexity, and cost), (2) inner settings (i.e., implementation climate, readiness for implementation, and access to knowledge and information), and (3) characteristics of individuals (i.e., knowledge and beliefs about the intervention and other personal attributes). The two facilitators identified included (1) intervention characteristics (i.e., relative advantage) and (2) outer setting (i.e., patient needs and resources). The identified barriers and facilitators represent a starting point for developing or modifying digital peer support technology requirements to ease implementation in community mental health centers. Building technology requirements and implementation processes based on these findings may facilitate uptake of digital peer support technologies by people with serious mental illness and certified peer support specialists in community mental health centers.

IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE FOR THE SCALE-UP, SPREAD, AND SUSTAINABILITY OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR HEALTHY AGING

Abstract In this symposium we present papers from four key stakeholders on a Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) Implementation Science Team (IST) that is investigating the application of an emerging approach, the non-adoption, abandonment, scale-up, spread, and sustainability (NASSS) framework (Greenhalgh et al., 2017, 2018), to help predict and evaluate the success of technology-supported health and social care programs in British Columbia (BC). Specifically, our team’s intention is to apply the NASSS framework to answer the following research questions: 1) Can the NASSS framework be used to enhance the effectiveness and impact of innovative ATs through improving the equitable scale-up, spread, and sustainability of these technologies for older adults? 2) What are the most important factors in the technology development and implementation process that contribute to equitable scale-up, spread, and sustainability of ATs for older adults? And 3) How can we improve transdisciplinary and intersectoral collaborations to enhance and improve the equitable implementation of ATs for older adults? Based on discussions from team, advisory, and expert panel meetings, a Rapid Realist Review (RRR) of the literature, and an analysis of data collected to date, the speakers will respond to these questions.

Validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the Normalization MeAsure Development(NoMAD)

BackgroundThe Normalization MeAsure Development (NoMAD) is a brief quantitative tool based on the Normalization Process Theory (NPT), which can measure the implementation process of new technologies and complex interventions. The aim of our study was to translate and culturally adapt the NoMAD into Chinese, and to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of NoMAD.MethodsAccording to the NoMAD translation guideline, we undertook forward translation, backward translation, and compared these translations to get a satisfactory result, then we performed cognitive interviews to achieve cross-culture adaptation. And the psychometric properties of the final version were evaluated among clinical nurses who used the pressure injuries management system via WeChat mini-program at a tertiary hospital in northwestern China.ResultsA total of 258 nurses were enrolled in our study, and the response rate was 92.1%. The Cronbach’s alpha of four dimensions were as follow: Coherence (0.768), Cognitive Participation (0.904), Collective Action (0.820), and Reflexive Monitoring (0.808). The overall internal consistency was 0.941. The confirmatory factor analysis results showed a good fit for its theoretical structure (CFI = 0.924, TLI = 0.910, RMSEA = 0.0079, SRMSR = 0.046, χ2/df = 2.61). The item-level content validity index ranged from 0.857 to 1, and the scale-level content validity index was 0.95. There were positive correlations between four constructs scores and three general normalization scores.ConclusionsThe Chinese version of NoMAD is a reliable and valid tool to evaluate the implementation process of innovations.

Intersection Points Between Contemporary Art and Design

New tendencies in the design of cultural spaces have been used to visualize futuristic ideas in design through contemporary art. This research aims to identify the intersection points between contemporary art and design based on a survey of students and to carry out a SWOT analysis of the latest technology implementation process for the professional training of future specialists in the design and contemporary art to establish the benefits of using the latest technology. Results. We analyzed the elements of contemporary art and principles of art and design in modern art to identify points of intersection between contemporary art and design. As a result of the study, it was found that the use of the latest technology benefits both students and teachers; contributes to the development of practical skills of future professionals in the field of contemporary art and design based on the use of the latest technology; development of the ability to use the latest technology in contemporary art and design; development of algorithmic style and culture of thinking of students.

The Latest Innovations in Landscape Design

The rapid and constant development of innovative technology continues to shape new opportunities for the design sphere, including landscape design. With the progress of urban modernization and the improvement of people’s living standards, more attention is paid to the city and the environment coordinated development, and the aesthetic and user needs of the landscape are becoming higher. This research aims to identify relevant innovations in landscape design based on a survey of employees of companies in the field of landscape design and carry out a SWOT analysis of the innovative technology implementation process for professional training of future landscape designers to establish the benefits of innovation in landscape design.

Frameworks for Implementation, Uptake, and Use of Cardiometabolic Disease-Related Digital Health Interventions in Ethnic Minority Populations: Scoping Review.

BackgroundDigital health interventions have become increasingly common across health care, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health inequalities, particularly with respect to ethnicity, may not be considered in frameworks that address the implementation of digital health interventions. We considered frameworks to include any models, theories, or taxonomies that describe or predict implementation, uptake, and use of digital health interventions.ObjectiveWe aimed to assess how health inequalities are addressed in frameworks relevant to the implementation, uptake, and use of digital health interventions; health and ethnic inequalities; and interventions for cardiometabolic disease.MethodsSCOPUS, PubMed, EMBASE, Google Scholar, and gray literature were searched to identify papers on frameworks relevant to the implementation, uptake, and use of digital health interventions; ethnically or culturally diverse populations and health inequalities; and interventions for cardiometabolic disease. We assessed the extent to which frameworks address health inequalities, specifically ethnic inequalities; explored how they were addressed; and developed recommendations for good practice.ResultsOf 58 relevant papers, 22 (38%) included frameworks that referred to health inequalities. Inequalities were conceptualized as society-level, system-level, intervention-level, and individual. Only 5 frameworks considered all levels. Three frameworks considered how digital health interventions might interact with or exacerbate existing health inequalities, and 3 considered the process of health technology implementation, uptake, and use and suggested opportunities to improve equity in digital health. When ethnicity was considered, it was often within the broader concepts of social determinants of health. Only 3 frameworks explicitly addressed ethnicity: one focused on culturally tailoring digital health interventions, and 2 were applied to management of cardiometabolic disease.ConclusionsExisting frameworks evaluate implementation, uptake, and use of digital health interventions, but to consider factors related to ethnicity, it is necessary to look across frameworks. We have developed a visual guide of the key constructs across the 4 potential levels of action for digital health inequalities, which can be used to support future research and inform digital health policies.