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Agile Nudge University Innovation Forum: solving real-world problems.

Cristina Barboi^1,2, Fatemehalsadat Shojaei^1,3, Leslie Gardner^1,3

¹School of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, United States.

Frontiers in Public Health

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Summary

The Agile Nudge University Innovation Forum (ANUIF) effectively brings diverse healthcare stakeholders together to solve complex problems, generating numerous novel solutions. Process improvements significantly boosted participation and engagement in collaborative healthcare innovation.

Keywords:

agile science community platforms healthcare solutions innovation forums nudges

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Area of Science:

Healthcare innovation and problem-solving
Collaborative platforms in healthcare
Agile methodologies in healthcare

Background:

The Indiana University Innovation Forum is an online platform designed for group-based problem-solving in healthcare.
It convenes diverse stakeholders including physicians, nurses, social workers, patients, and managers to address complex healthcare challenges.
This study focuses on data from Agile Nudge University Innovation Forum (ANUIF) events held between October 2022 and December 2024.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the quantitative and qualitative data generated from ANUIF events.
To assess participant numbers, satisfaction levels, and the quantity and types of solutions created.
To evaluate the impact of process improvements on participation and solution generation.

Main Methods:

A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative analysis of ANUIF events with qualitative appraisal of generated solutions.
Quantitative metrics included participant numbers, satisfaction scores, and the number of main and sub-solutions.
Qualitative analysis focused on identifying common themes among the generated solutions.

Main Results:

Average forum attendance was 14.83 participants with a mean satisfaction score of 51.56.
An average of 16 solutions (including main and sub-solutions) were generated per forum, with a notable number of novel solutions.
Process improvements, including the ANUIF dashboard and control charts, led to significant increases in participant engagement and Net Promoter Scores.

Conclusions:

The streamlined Innovation Forum process effectively maintains participant numbers and satisfaction.
Participants successfully generated innovative, generalizable solutions applicable to real-world healthcare challenges.
The forum fosters an understanding of agile, science-based problem-solving, ideation, and innovation among diverse healthcare stakeholders.