Analysing the role of complexity in explaining the fortunes of technology programmes: empirical application of the NASSS framework

• Published in: BMC medicine Vol. 16; no. 1; pp. 66 - 15
• Main Authors: Greenhalgh, Trisha, Wherton, Joe, Papoutsi, Chrysanthi, Lynch, Jenni, Hughes, Gemma, A’Court, Christine, Hinder, Sue, Procter, Rob, Shaw, Sara
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 14.05.2018; BioMed Central; BMC
• Subjects: Complexity theory; Humans; Technological innovations; Technology Assessment, Biomedical - methods; United Kingdom

Failures and partial successes are common in technology-supported innovation programmes in health and social care. Complexity theory can help explain why. Phenomena may be simple (straightforward, predictable, few components), complicated (multiple interacting components or issues) or complex (dynam...