Presenter

Ramon Daniëls, Research Centre on Assistive Technology in Care, Zuyd University, Heerlen, the Netherlands; Maastricht University, Living Lab in Ageing and Long-Term Care

Thematic area

Innovation readiness of care organizations

Abstract

Fast technological developments and resource scarcity in long-term care are making it more important than ever for organizations in this sector to be prepared for innovation to ensure affordable access to care. Organizations that are innovation-ready are better equipped to implement new solutions. However, there is limited knowledge and few tools available to help organizations become innovation-ready. Within the Living Lab in Ageing and Long-term Care, Maastricht University and Zuyd University developed the Maastricht Innovation Readiness Approach (MIRA). MIRA includes an Innovation Readiness Framework based on literature reviews, qualitative research, and a Q-methodology study. Additionally, the framework includes a questionnaire and a format for conducting a consensus meeting. Care organizations seeking insight into their degree of innovation readiness can ask 15 to 20 of their professionals to complete the questionnaire, which reflects on each factor of the Innovation Readiness Framework. This is followed by a consensus meeting where participants discuss the results, identify strengths and weaknesses in the organization’s approach to innovation, and agree on areas that need improvement.

The workshop will provide insights into innovation readiness based on the studies conducted and the factors within the Innovation Readiness Framework. Participants will complete the MIRA questionnaire during the workshop, after which we will discuss how strengths and weaknesses relate to the successful implementation of technology in care organizations, and how strategies can improve innovation readiness.

Target audience

Professionals of care organizations, academics, entrepreneurs, persons with disabilities

Learning outcomes of the session

At the end of the session the participants will:

1. Have a deeper insight in factors contributing to innovations readiness in care organizations.
2. Have a deeper insight how innovation readiness relates to their own interests.
3. Have a better understanding of strategies to improve innovation readiness in care organizations.
4. Have experienced the application of the Maastricht Innovation Readiness Approach to access innovation readiness of care organizations.

Special requirements

There are no special requirements for participation.