Innovation in health care teams

West, Michael and Wallace, Michaela (1991) Innovation in health care teams. European Journal of Social Psychology, 21 (4). pp. 303-315. ISSN 1099-0992

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Abstract

While there has been much research on organizational innovation and on individual creativity, little research has examined the social psychological factors predicting work group innovation. In this exploratory study, using a new measure of innovativeness, eight health care teams were studied. Members of five ‘innovative’ and three ‘traditional’ teams (comprising 43 health care professionals) completed questionnaires examining aspects of individual and group work experience, and produced inventories of innovation reports. On the basis of these inventories, team innovativeness was rated by experienced health care professionals. Team innovation was predicted by climate for innovation (in particular tolerance of diversity), team commitment and team collaboration. The content of health care team innovations was also examined to reveal current trends.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
European Journal of Social Psychology
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
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ID Code:
57375
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Deposited On:
05 Oct 2012 09:23
Refereed?:
Yes
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Published
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28 Nov 2023 11:16