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1Digital Cultures Research Centre, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom.
Frontiers in Sociology
|April 19, 2021
Summary
Open ecosystem innovation, involving diverse stakeholders, addresses complex health needs. A dementia-focused project demonstrated its potential to improve quality of life through creative participation and adaptive strategies.
Area of Science:
- Health Innovation
- Collaborative Research
- Ecosystem Approaches
Background:
- Open innovation in health aims to tackle complex challenges via multi-stakeholder collaboration.
- This approach pushes the boundaries of open methods and redefines health innovation targets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for an open ecosystem innovation approach in health.
- To outline principles for open ecosystem innovation based on creative economy learnings.
- To assess the application of this approach in dementia care.
Main Methods:
- Reviewing the origins of open innovation in healthcare.
- Proposing five guiding principles for open ecosystem innovation.
- Applying these principles through the Dementia Connect project.
Main Results:
- Identified five key principles for effective open ecosystem innovation.
- Assessed the applicability of open ecosystem innovation in dementia care.
- Demonstrated the potential for innovation-led improvements in quality of life for dementia patients.
Conclusions:
- Open ecosystem innovation offers a framework for addressing complex health needs.
- Creative participation and adaptive strategies are crucial for dementia care innovation.
- A blueprint for open ecosystem innovation is proposed for dementia diagnosis and care.
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