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ArticleThe Journal of nursing administration2026

Innovation by Design: Closing the Human-centered Design Skills Gap Among Front-line Nurses.

Jeana M Holt, AkkeNeel Talsma, Murad H Taani, Ilya Avdeev, Colleen Lawlor Eckert, Qiyan Mu, Florine Ndakuya-Fitzgerald, Joann Jastrab

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Jeana M HoltAssociate Professor (Dr Holt); Associate Professor (Dr Talsma); Associate Professor (Dr. Taani), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, College of Health Professions and Sciences, School of Nursing; Director (Dr Avdeev), Lubar Entrepreneurship Center, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering & Applied Science, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Chief Nurse (Dr Eckert), Nursing Education, Research, and Simulation Division, Clement J. Zablocki VA Healthcare System; Nurse Scientist (Dr Mu); Clement J. Zablocki VA Healthcare System; Nurse Scientist (Dr Ndakuya-Fitzgerald); Clement J. Zablocki VA Healthcare System; Innovation/Health Systems Specialist (HSS) (Jastrab), Clement J. Zablocki VA Healthcare System, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.ORCID 0000-0003-3392-0164
AkkeNeel Talsma
Murad H Taani
Ilya Avdeev
Colleen Lawlor Eckert
Qiyan Mu
Florine Ndakuya-Fitzgerald
Joann Jastrab

Funding

Building Bridges to Research-Based Nursing Practice N/ALemelson Foundation and VentureWell N/AUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Lubar Entrepreneurship Center Kellner Foundation N/A
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Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate the impact of an 8-hour human-centered design (HCD) workshop on nurses' and other clinicians' creative self-efficacy (CSE), psychological empowerment (PE), and traits of design thinkers (TDT).

backgroundDespite nurses' routine problem-solving, formal training in HCD is lacking. Integrating HCD can foster intrapreneurship and innovation within healthcare systems.

methodsA mixed-methods, 1-group quasi-experimental study was conducted at a Midwestern university's Entrepreneurship Center with VA Healthcare System nurses and clinicians. Participants completed pre-workshop and post-workshop surveys measuring CSE, PE, and TDT, and qualitative reflections.

resultsAmong 27 participants, statistically significant improvements were observed in CSE (d=1.23), PE (d=0.43), and TDT (d=0.65). Qualitative themes highlighted collaboration, experiential learning, and a desire for continued innovation support.

conclusionsHCD workshop enhanced nurses' innovation competencies and empowered them to lead system improvements. Strategic partnerships with universities can address educational gaps and foster a culture of intrapreneurship in healthcare.

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Clinical CompetenceNursing Staff, HospitalSelf EfficacyAdultFemaleHumansMaleOrganizational Innovation

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PMCPMC13182803

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