Sustainability

Laura Lennox

Chapter 14 in Handbook on Implementation Science, 2020, pp 333-366 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Sustainability of innovations and improvement initiatives in health care is recognized as a significant challenge. Rising demands and limited resources have highlighted the need to understand how sustainability can be supported, to maximize investments and benefits for patients. This chapter sets out the background and relevant literature needed to explore the topic of sustainability in health care. It describes what sustainability is and how it can be conceptualized. The theoretical perspectives which drive current sustainability research are discussed, and the implications of these perspectives on assessment and measurement are highlighted. To assess and influence determinants of sustainability, many tools, theories and frameworks (TMFs) have been developed. These TMFs may allow users to better manage processes, respond to initiative needs and make informed decisions about sustainability risks. This chapter discusses available TMFs and an overarching framework which demonstrates the breadth and diversity of sustainability determinants is presented.

Keywords: Business and Management; Economics and Finance; Innovations and Technology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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