Technological innovations: from bench to bedside

Nurs Manag (Harrow). 2009 Sep;16(5):20-1. doi: 10.7748/nm2009.09.16.5.20.c7218.

Abstract

The NHS is perceived to be slower than other healthcare systems in adopting innovative technologies that can deliver patient benefits. This article summarises what is known about the role of nurses in assimilating such innovations into clinical care, and outlines the challenges facing nurse leaders.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Decision Making, Organizational
  • Diffusion of Innovation*
  • Health Services Needs and Demand
  • Humans
  • Leadership
  • Nurse Administrators / organization & administration*
  • Nurse's Role*
  • Organizational Culture
  • State Medicine / organization & administration*
  • Technology Assessment, Biomedical / organization & administration*
  • United Kingdom