The Knowledge Management for Global Health Logic Model

From the document Leveraging the Power of Knowledge Management [KM] to Transform Global Health and Development, Global Health Science and Practice Journal, April 27 2015:

"The Knowledge Management for Global Health Logic Model shows how KM program inputs, processes, and outputs work together to achieve intended health outcomes. KM inputs (people, data and information, technology, financial resources, and infrastructure) feed into 5 processes that make up the knowledge cycle (knowledge assessment, generation, capture, synthesis, and sharing) that, in a myriad of combinations, creates KM outputs, or tools. Knowledge management processes are supported by a strong KM culture and strengthened KM capacity. KM tools are measured in terms of reach, engagement, and usefulness and result in learning and action. Drawing on Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation theory of how people adopt a new idea,6 the logic model illustrates how people generally move through an ‘‘innovation-decision process’’ when putting new knowledge to use, from initial awareness of the knowledge and intention to use that knowledge (learning) to actually using the new knowledge through informed decisions, improved practices, and better policies (action). These actions translate into strengthened systems, changed behavior, and ultimately improved health outcomes." (See Related Summary below for further discussion of KM.)