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Teaching innovation.
Vicki D Lachman1, Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow, Gloria F Donnelly
1College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, 1505 Race St, Mail Stop 501, Philadel-phia, PA 19102, USA. Vdl22@drexel.edu
Nursing Administration Quarterly
|June 24, 2009
Summary
Healthcare innovation is crucial for addressing complex challenges. This article explores how innovation works, how to teach it effectively, and how organizational culture impacts its success, using nurse-led examples.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Innovation Studies
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Healthcare systems face complex, multifaceted challenges often termed "wicked problems."
- Effective innovation strategies are vital for advancing healthcare delivery and outcomes.
- Understanding the dynamics of innovation is key to fostering progress.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the fundamental nature and operational mechanisms of innovation in healthcare.
- To explore the cognitive processes and perspectives of healthcare innovators.
- To investigate novel pedagogical approaches for teaching innovation theory and practice.
- To analyze the influence of organizational culture on fostering or hindering innovation.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of innovation theory.
- Exploration of innovator mindsets and problem-framing.
- Review of innovative teaching strategies.
- Case examples of nurse-driven innovation initiatives.
Main Results:
- Innovation operates through specific processes influenced by individual and organizational factors.
- Innovators often possess distinct ways of perceiving and approaching complex problems.
- Novel teaching methods can effectively impart innovation skills.
- Organizational culture significantly impacts the adoption and success of innovations.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare innovation requires a deep understanding of its theoretical underpinnings and practical application.
- Educating innovators and cultivating supportive organizational cultures are essential for driving healthcare advancements.
- Nurse-led innovations demonstrate the potential for frontline staff to lead transformative change.
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