BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS OF THE INNOVATION PROCESS IN LONG-TERM CARE HOMES DURING COVID-19
2024
Barriers and Facilitators of Innovation in Long-Term Care Homes During COVID-19
Sample size: 18
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Author Information
Author(s): Suzanne Santos, Yanjun Duan, Gilciney Andrade Rabello, Sumaya Bhatti, Charlene Chu, Michael Lepore, Franziska Zuniga, Ruth Melo
Hypothesis
Understanding the barriers and facilitators associated with innovation adoption is essential to innovation sustainability in long-term care homes.
Conclusion
Identifying barriers and facilitators can help improve the adoption of innovations in long-term care homes.
Supporting Evidence
- Barriers to innovation include safety, privacy, workload, and infrastructure issues.
- Innovations are more likely to be adopted if they are useful and user-friendly.
- Training and support for staff are crucial for facilitating innovation.
Takeaway
This study looks at what makes it hard or easy to use new ideas in nursing homes during COVID-19.
Methodology
Qualitative studies incorporated within a scoping review.
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