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Bricolage: making do with what is at hand.

Magdeline Aagard1

  • 1Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. mcaagard@earthlink.net

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Summary

This study explores bricolage, a concept of using available resources creatively. It examines its practical applications in Tanzania and a Midwestern US hospital setting.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Healthcare Management
  • Organizational Studies

Background:

  • The concept of bricolage, defined as resourceful creation using available means, is explored.
  • Dissertation research provided the context for discovering and applying bricolage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the application of bricolage in diverse settings.
  • To analyze how bricolage manifests in both developing and developed healthcare contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research methods were employed during dissertation work.
  • Case studies were conducted in Tanzania and a Midwestern US long-term acute care hospital.

Main Results:

  • Bricolage was observed as a practical strategy in both international and domestic healthcare environments.

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    • Bricolage serves as a valuable framework for understanding and enhancing operational efficiency in healthcare.
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