A Multi-Directional and Agile Academic Knowledge Transfer Strategy for Healthcare Technology.

ABSTRACT: Technology, especially cognitive agents and robots, has significant potential to improve the healthcare system and patient care. However, innovation within academia seldomly finds its way into practice. At least in Germany, there is still a digitalization gap between academia and healthcare practice and little understanding of how healthcare facilities can successfully purchase, implement, and adopt new knowledge and technology. Therefore, the aim of this study is to develop a successful academic knowledge transfer strategy for healthcare technology. We conducted a qualitative study with academic staff working in higher education in Germany and professionals in their practice partner organizations. In 15 semi-structured interviews, we aimed to assess interviewees experiences with knowledge

SUBMITTER: Klemme I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8724569 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature