Publications by authors named "Tracey Silvester"
BMC Med Educ
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Healthcare often struggles with innovative problem-solving due to a lack of continuing education, which impacts professionals' ability to implement new solutions effectively.
- The Leading Health Services Innovation Project aims to evaluate a co-designed postgraduate program for healthcare professionals, using a mixed-methods approach that includes qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys.
- The project's design incorporates established frameworks like RE-AIM to ensure a thorough evaluation of the program's reach and effectiveness, with the goal of enhancing translational competence among participants.
BMC Health Serv Res
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- The rapid changes in technology and healthcare needs have significantly transformed health services, making innovation crucial for improving quality and access.
- A thorough literature review was conducted to identify the barriers and drivers of successful health service innovations following established reporting guidelines.
- Key findings highlight the necessity for a universal definition of health innovation and emphasize the importance of an organizational culture that focuses on teamwork, communication, leadership, and environmental engagement to promote effective innovation in healthcare.
