Canadian Cardiac Surgeons' Perspectives on Biomedical Innovation
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- 作者：Gretchen Snyman ; Joseph E.L. Tucker ; Massimo Cimini ; Kishan Narine ; Paul W.M. Fedak
- 刊名：Canadian Journal of Cardiology
- 出版年：2012
- 出版时间：September-October, 2012
- 年：2012
- 卷：28
- 期：5
- 页码：607-610
- 全文大小：526 K
文摘
Barriers to successful innovation can be identified and potentially addressed by exploring the perspectives of key stakeholders in the innovation process. Cardiac surgeons in Canada were surveyed for personal perspectives on biomedical innovation. Quantitative data was obtained by questionnaire and qualitative data via interviews with selected survey participants. Surgeons were asked to self-identify into 1 of 3 categories: ¡°innovator,¡± ¡°early adopter,¡± or ¡°late adopter,¡± and data were compared between groups. Most surgeons viewed innovation favourably and this effect was consistent irrespective of perceived level of innovativeness. Key barriers to the innovation pathway were identified: (1) support from colleagues and institutions; (2) Canada's health system; (3) sufficient investment capital; and (4) the culture of innovation within the local environment. Knowledge of the innovation process was perceived differently based on self-reported innovativeness. The majority of surgeons did not perceive themselves as having the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively translate innovative ideas to clinical practice. In general, responses indicate support for implementation of leadership and training programs focusing on the innovation process in an effort to prepare surgeons and enhance their ability to successfully innovate and translate new therapies. The perspectives of cardiac surgeons provide an intriguing portal into the challenges and opportunities for healthcare innovation in Canada.