Innovation Adoption in Medical Robotic Surgery: Case of Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This research sets to address two key areas. The first is identified by the researcher in academic literature that there is a lack of a comprehensive innovation adoption model in UK National Health System (NHS), specifically for Medical Robotic Surgery. Existing frameworks are mainly developed in the US or in other fields. The second problem was identified by surgeons involved in Robotic Surgery in Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH). The project started by offering RBH a deeper understanding of the innovation adoption process, issues and development of an adapted innovation model, however after our initial meeting with the Surgical Director and his team, it was clear that one the main areas RBH was keen for us to investigate, was the communication pathway of all stakeholders involved in robotic surgery adoption. They were concerned that key staff dealing with patients undergoing medical robotic surgery were uninformed about the technology and process which can impact patients' experience and staff communication. The research will develop a comprehensive innovation adoption model for robotic surgery (and similar medical innovation) in NHS. Currently there are no models adapted to NHS UK structure and requirements. This model will assist the NHS to understand and evaluate any innovation adoption process within the NHS and to avoid future innovation adoption failure. The case example will Identify the communication pathway and key stakeholders in RBH for the process of Gastrointestinal Robotic Surgery, evaluation of stakeholders' knowledge and needs and further proposing ways to improve adoption and increase knowledge. NHS can use the proposed communication pathway to identify stakeholders that need to be informed, trained and communicated to, in any innovation adoption process within NHS.

Official Title
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Innovation Adoption in Medical Robotic Surgery: Case of Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Conditions
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Staff Attitude

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: No Intervention


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Being involved with conducting Robotic Surgery or caring for patients undergoing Robotic Surgery Exclusion Criteria: - As this study is recruiting staff, and there is no medical intervention, the eligibility criteria is basic.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Maximum Age: 90 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Medial Experts<br>Including doctors- surgeons - consultants | Other: No Intervention<br>* It is an observational Study with staff<br>|
| Care specialist<br>including nurses - before/after care staff | Other: No Intervention<br>* It is an observational Study with staff<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Surgical Innovation Framework | To develop a 'Surgical Innovation Framework' through discussion with surgeons, medical experts and staff at the research site. This framework would then be of use to other medical/surgical areas within the NHS, as there is currently no model adapted to the NHS' needs and requirements. The research will increase knowledge and enable better communication. | 6 months |