ArticleInternational nursing review2026
Exploring How Nurse Innovators Define and Measure Impact: A Qualitative Study.
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Abstract
aimThis study explored the impact of nurse innovators and how they measure success across academic, industry, and government sectors to enhance understanding of their contributions and outcomes.
backgroundWhile nurses have been driving innovation for centuries, the measurement of nurse-led advancements remains limited. Too often, the innovative work of nurses fades into the background of international workplace environments.
methodA qualitative descriptive study involving 31 nurse innovators across academic, industry, and government sectors across the United States was conducted. Using NVivo, data were inductively analyzed following Ritchie and Spencer's framework, providing a systematic and rigorous approach to theme identification.
resultsNurse innovators in academic, industry, and government settings used research, financial, and scalability methods to measure the use, efficiency, impact, and satisfaction of their innovations. These measures may provide evidence to demonstrate the value and impact of innovation practice for patients, providers, and healthcare systems. DISCUSSION: These findings support global efforts to strategically design, evaluate, and strengthen innovation initiatives. When healthcare leaders and organizations invest in quantifying nurse-led innovation, they foster transparency, highlighting its value and impact, while advancing recognition of nursing contributions across diverse innovation ecosystems.
conclusionNurse innovators who broadly disseminate their innovative endeavors will provide strategies for other nurses to emulate and incorporate into their nursing practice. The use of quantitative language related to nurse-led innovation may garner leadership support and funding for the global advancement of innovative practices. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING AND/OR HEALTH POLICY: Outcome measures used by nurse innovators can provide organizations, leaders, policy makers, government officials, academics, and innovation experts in cross-industry settings with the ability to understand, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of nurse-led innovation endeavors.
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