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ArticleBMC health services research2026

Participatory development of innovation and implementation strategy - an action-oriented approach.

Miae Lee, Lesley A Anderson, Emilia Piltonen, Abha Maheshwari, Julian L Griffin, Seshadri S Vasan

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  1. On Burden of Diseases, Prevention, Medical Research and Health Service Delivery: Grampian Case Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026
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Miae Lee *NHS Grampian, Research & Development, Foresterhill House Annexe, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZB, UK.
Lesley A Anderson *Interdisciplinary Institute, University of Aberdeen, Crombie Annexe, Aberdeen, AB24 3TS, UK. Lesley.anderson@abdn.ac.uk.
Emilia PiltonenSchool of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, UK.
Abha MaheshwariSchool of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, UK.
Julian L GriffinSchool of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, UK. Jules.Griffin@abdn.ac.uk.
Seshadri S VasanNHS Grampian, Research & Development, Foresterhill House Annexe, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZB, UK. S.Vasan@ecu.edu.au.

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Abstract

backgroundHealthcare and academic institutions face growing challenges in strategic planning due to rapid advances in medicine and technology, alongside fiscal and workforce constraints that limit traditional consultation. Participatory approaches offer a way to integrate diverse stakeholder perspectives under these constraints, generating contextually relevant strategies that can indicate whether current directions are appropriate or whether priorities have been overlooked.

methodsA structured, time-limited participatory workshop was conducted at the 10th Grampian Research Conference (June 2025), that brought together National Health Service (NHS) staff, academia, industry and patients and public communities. Participants engaged in 14 parallel roundtable discussions, with contributions captured on posters and Post-it notes, collecting 148 written annotations. Data were analysed using rapid thematic and content analysis, supplemented by strategic frameworks including Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT/TOWS), and Easy Wins, to identify and prioritise actionable strategies.

resultsFive core themes emerged: (1) access to healthcare and services, (2) patient-centred care and partnership, (3) digital health and service delivery innovation, (4) data access, integration, and governance, and (5) workforce development and culture. SWOT analysis identified strengths in telemedicine, interdisciplinary student training, and patient and public involvement, alongside weaknesses in fragmented data, referral tracking, and workforce pressures. TOWS matrix produced strategy-oriented recommendations such as AI-enabled scheduling, remote monitoring, and transparent referral systems. Easy Wins framework assessment highlighted immediate, low-cost improvements including identifiable NHS caller identification, automated text message reminders, updated informational videos and multilingual materials.

conclusionBy combining participatory outputs with structured strategy tools, this action-oriented approach demonstrated a resource-efficient model for adaptive planning. The findings align with and extend current national health policy frameworks, offering a replicable approach for institutions aiming to obtain meaningful stakeholder engagement despite fiscal and temporal constraints. Moreover, it provides a blueprint for health systems worldwide to accelerate transformation and deliver patient-centred care in an era of unprecedented change. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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Stakeholder ParticipationAcademiaDigital HealthHealth Services AccessibilityHumansOrganizational InnovationPatient-Centered CareState MedicineTelemedicineDigital healthHealthcare innovationImplementation strategyInterdisciplinary collaborationNHSParticipatory methodsStakeholder engagementWorkforce development

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