Beyond Barriers and Facilitators: A Qualitative Study of the Interests Driving Physician-Led Innovation.

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Clinical innovation-where physicians develop and use novel interventions that differ significantly from standard practice and that have not been shown to be sufficiently safe or effective for regular use in healthcare systems-has the potential to transform patient care and drive medical advancement. However, it is not without risk. It is important, therefore, that policymakers and healthcare institutions develop strategies to encourage responsible clinical innovation. For these strategies to be effective, they need to be based on a comprehensive understanding of the factors driving physicians' development and use of innovative interventions. While research has provided important insights into contextual barriers and facilitators, individual factors, particularly physician

SUBMITTER: Wiersma M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12421712 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature