Innovation Profiles Column Definitions
These are the column descriptions for the Innovation Profiles files downloaded at www.ahrq.gov/innovations/database-download/.
| Column Name | Description |
|---|---|
| ID | Profile ID number |
| innovation_type | Type of innovation profile: Service delivery profile, Policy profile, Innovation attempt, or Archived profile |
| title | Profile title |
| searchSummary | Brief summary of innovation that is displayed in search results |
| databaseDate | Date database was created (biweekly) |
| publishDate | Date the profile was first posted to the Innovations Exchange |
| dateLastUpdated | Date the most recent changes to the profile were posted to the Innovations Exchange |
| dateVerified | Most recent date the innovator provided feedback during the annual review process |
| snapshot_summary | A brief description of the key elements of the innovation, what makes it innovative, and the impact or results achieved |
| snapshot_developers | Organizations involved in developing the innovation |
| snapshot_date_first_implemented | Date when the organization first implemented the innovative activity |
| snapshot_date_first_implemented_notes | If applicable, notes related to date first implemented |
| snapshot_patient_population | A description of the population affected by the innovation. Variables include gender, age, race/ethnicity, geographic location, disease/condition, and other pertinent characteristics |
| snapshot_problem_addressed | A brief description of the key problem(s) that the innovation addresses, plus details that support this statement, such as data on the magnitude and impact of the problem |
| what_they_did_activity_description | A description of the components of the innovation, including the ongoing, day-to-day operations |
| what_they_did_context | A brief description of the organization(s) implementing the innovation, any unique macro-environmental factors that served as motivators and/or had an impact on the innovation's success or implementation; any larger initiatives that the innovation may be part of; and any specifics about the local impetus for the innovation |
| did_it_work_results | A description of the overall results of the innovation (specifically, the extent to which the innovation succeeded in addressing the problem outlined earlier), plus a summary of specific key results with supporting data |
| did_it_work_evidence_rating | A rating of the quality and strength of the evidence that the results described in the profile are due to the innovation and not to other factors. Possible ratings are strong, moderate, and suggestive. The rating is followed by a description of the evidence including the design of the evaluation of the innovation, and any other support for an association between the innovation and the results. |
| how_they_did_it_development_process | Key steps involved in planning and development of the innovation |
| how_they_did_it_resources_and_skills | Information on the staffing and financial costs of the innovation |
| how_they_did_it_funding_sources | A brief description of where the money came from to fund the innovation, such as an AHRQ grant or contract, a foundation grant, or internal sources |
| how_they_did_it_tools_and_resources | Full article citations and Web site links to any publicly available worksheets or other tools related to the innovation |
| adoption_considerations_getting_started | Advice from the innovator regarding important/essential prerequisites to a successful launch |
| adoption_considerations_sustaining | Advice from the innovator regarding what is needed to sustain the innovation over time and maintain momentum |
| adoption_considerations_scale_up_and_spread | How the innovator was able to scale the innovation to other settings or organizations |
| adoption_considerations_lessons_learned | Information on lessons learned from the innovator |
| adoption_considerations_use_by_others | Information on the use of this innovation beyond the organization(s) discussed in this profile |
| adoption_considerations_other_info | Additional tips, considerations, or otherwise useful information from the innovator |
| more_information_contact | Name, title, organization, and telephone number and/or e-mail address for someone willing to serve as an ongoing contact for the innovation |
| more_information_innovator_disclosures | Information about the innovator's financial interests, business/professional affiliations, or other disclosures relevant to the work described in the profile |
| more_information_recognition | Information about external recognition received by individual innovators or their organizations that is directly related to their health care innovations |
| more_information_references | Complete citations for any related articles and full Web site addresses for links to any other related information |
| more_information_footnotes | Footnotes |
| BackStoryTitle | Title of human interest story related to innovation |
| BackStory | Text of human interest story related to innovation |
| expert_commentary | Text of expert commentary |
| developers | Name(s) of developer(s) |
| funding_sources | Name(s) of funding source(s) |
| classification | Taxonomy tags used to classify content of innovation profile |
| NodeURL | The URL of the innovation profile on the Innovations Exchange web site |
