title: KEY ITEMS OF INNOVATION MANAGEMENT IN THE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTRES CASE STUDY: FINLAND.
abstract: Trends such as aging populations, excess costs, rising public expectations, and progress in medical science and technologies point out the necessity of adaptation and development of innovation in the healthcare systems particularly in developed countries. The main objective of this article is to review diffusion of innovation in the healthcare sector. Different types of innovation, diffusion characteristics, and adoption mechanisms are the subjects that are discussed in the selected case study, Finland. Finally, the key items of innovation management in the Finnish health system are introduced. The results can be implemented in other countries as well.
authors.forename: Alireza
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aslani
authors.forename: Mohammad Mahdi
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Zolfagharzadeh
authors.forename: Marja
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Naaranoja
mesh_terms: D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D005387:Finland; D005102:Health Expenditures; D006801:Humans; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013222:State Medicine / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D000078329:Workforce