1. Healthcare technology co-operatives: Innovative about innovation.
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Heron, Dr Nicola M. and Tindale OBE, Prof Wendy B.
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DIFFUSION of innovations , *MANAGEMENT , *NATIONAL health services , *TECHNOLOGY , *HEALTH care industry , *GOVERNMENT programs , *INSTITUTIONAL cooperation - Abstract
The paper provides an introduction to the National Institute for Health Research Devices for Dignity Healthcare Technology Co-operative. Embedded within the NHS, Devices for Dignity identifies areas of unmet clinical need and translates these into research and development projects to develop new medical technologies. It addresses the needs of people living with long-term conditions, helping them to live more dignified and independent lives. Through partnerships with patients, universities, the NHS and industry, Devices for Dignity has developed an innovation methodology for successful medical technology innovation. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2015
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