Grand challenges in UK healthcare, exploring the contribution of a multi-stakeholder Innovation Hub to support knowledge driven, user-led innovation

Neary, K Grand challenges in UK healthcare, exploring the contribution of a multi-stakeholder Innovation Hub to support knowledge driven, user-led innovation. PuntOorg International Journal. (Accepted)

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Abstract

This study critically explores a novel approach to addressing grand challenges within the UK healthcare system through an onsite hospital Innovation Hub (IH). Specifically it examines how an IH space can support priorities of stakeholders interested in addressing grand challenges in healthcare. The study uses a case study methodology to present findings from a user-led IH which used a collaborative multi-stakeholder process. Rich qualitative data was collected from IH stakeholders to inform an emerging understanding of this complex space. A key finding is the importance of the IH staff team as an essential element to sustaining and improving the functionality of the space. They work as intermediaries, supporting the innovation process and managing needs of participating stakeholders. The study identifies the importance of recognising tacit knowledge within an organisation, like a hospital, developing knowledge-led approaches to collaboratively address complex organisational challenges. Hospital Managers need to appreciate differences between IH and other hospital functions. It is important to consider if the hospital has resource required to operate the IH, and capacity to wait for outcomes from an experimental, but potentially impactful collaborative approach to innovatively improving healthcare provision.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001 Business
Divisions:	Liverpool Business School
Date of acceptance:	13 May 2025
Date of first compliant Open Access:	30 June 2025
Date Deposited:	30 Jun 2025 13:55
Last Modified:	30 Jun 2025 14:00
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/26623

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