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Innovation in health visiting.

M West

    Health Visitor
    |February 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Health visiting requires innovation, yet practitioners often don't perceive themselves as innovators. This study explores examples and challenges of innovation within health visiting practice.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Healthcare Management
    • Organizational Behavior

    Background:

    • Health visiting is a crucial community service requiring adaptation to evolving healthcare needs.
    • Innovation is essential for improving health visiting outcomes and service delivery.
    • Understanding perceptions of innovation among health visitors is key to fostering practice change.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare innovation in health visiting with that in industrial sectors like steel and wool.
    • To investigate health visitors' self-perception regarding innovation.
    • To identify specific examples of innovation and barriers encountered in health visiting practice.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of innovation processes across different industries.
    • Qualitative exploration of health visitors' views on innovation.
    • Case study examples of implemented innovations and associated challenges.

    Main Results:

    • Health visiting is characterized by a need for change and innovation.
    • Health visitors do not widely recognize themselves or their work as innovative.
    • Specific examples of innovations and significant barriers to their adoption were identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite the demanding nature of the role, a perception gap exists regarding innovation in health visiting.
    • Addressing identified barriers is crucial for promoting and sustaining innovation in health visiting practice.
    • Further research should focus on strategies to enhance the innovative capacity and self-perception of health visitors.

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