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Early assessment of innovation in a healthcare setting

Part of: Special Collection - Methods

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 February 2019

Linn Nathalie Støme ,
Tron Moger ,
Kristian Kidholm  and
Kari J. Kværner
Linn Nathalie Støme*
Affiliation:
Oslo University Hospital, Centre for Connected Care
Tron Moger
Affiliation:
University of Oslo, Institute for Health and Society
Kristian Kidholm
Affiliation:
University of Odense, Centre for Innovative Medical Technology
Kari J. Kværner
Affiliation:
Oslo University Hospital, Centre for Connected Care
*
Author for correspondence: Linn Nathalie Støme, E-mail: linast@ous-hf.no
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Abstract

Objectives

Early assessment can assist in allocating resources for innovation effectively and produce the most beneficial technology for an institution. The aim of the present study was to identify methods and discuss the analytical approaches applied for the early assessment of innovation in a healthcare setting.

Methods

Knowledge synthesis based on a structured search (using the MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane databases) and thematic analysis was conducted. An analytical framework based on the stage of innovation (developmental, introduction, or early diffusion) was applied to assess whether methods vary according to stage. Themes (type of innovation, study, analysis, study design, method, and main target audience) were then decided among the authors. Identified methods and analysis were discussed according to the innovation stage.

Results

A total of 1,064 articles matched the search strategy. Overall, thirty-nine articles matched the inclusion criteria. The use of methods has a tendency to change according to the stage of innovation. Stakeholder analysis was a prominent method in the innovation stages and particularly in the developmental stage, as the introduction and early diffusion stage has more availability of data and may apply more complex methods. Barriers to the identified methods were also discussed as all of the innovation stages suffered from lack of data and substantial uncertainty.

Conclusions

Although this review has identified applicable approaches for early assessment in different innovation stages, research is required regarding the value of the available data and methods and tools to enhance interactions between different parties at different stages of innovation.

Keywords

Early assessmentHealth innovationOrganizational innovationKnowledge synthesisHealth technology assessment
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International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care , Volume 35 , Issue 1 , 2019 , pp. 17 - 26
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2019 

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