University of Twente Student Theses
Networking as a means to promote the adoption of innovations in hospitals
Koeijer, S.G.M. de (2021) Networking as a means to promote the adoption of innovations in hospitals.
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| Abstract: | The context of this evaluation study is a transformation in health care to deliver medications at patients’ home. This project is undertaken by the mProve network of seven Dutch hospitals. Although networks seem to be promising, it is the question whether benefits are enjoyed in practice. This master thesis addresses the main research question: What determinants of innovation in the mProve network promote the adoption of medication@home in the associated hospitals? To answer this question, twelve semi-structured interviews are conducted. The hospitals and the network are represented by the project leaders of medication@home. The results indicated that hospitals differ in the developmental stage of medication@home and this depends, but it is difficult to assess these stages, because these are not strictly separated. Ten determinants are assessed and all have an impact on the adoption of medication@home, but formal ratification is the most important determinant at the organization level. The amount connections of the project leaders differ per hospitals, but this does not necessarily have an impact on the adoption of the innovation. Finally, the network is promising for the adoption of innovations within the hospitals, but networking activities should focus more on the members’ needs, i.e. sharing hands-on information. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Programme: | Public Administration MSc (60020) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/89154 |
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