Deconstructing design thinking as a tool for the implementation of a population health initiative.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The translation of evidence-based practices and rapid uptake of innovations into global health practice is challenging. Design thinking is a consultative process involving multiple stakeholders and has been identified as a promising solution to create and apply implementation strategies in complex environments like health systems.

Methods

We conducted a process evaluation of a real-world example, namely an initiative to innovate hypertension screening, diagnosis and care in São Paulo, Brazil. The parameters of the evaluation were informed by a specification rubric and categorization system, recommended for the investigation of implementation strategies, and the double-diamond conceptual framework to describe and examine the strategic architecture and nature of the

SUBMITTER: Jarrett C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9389775 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature