The Center for Innovation

At Karolinska University Hospital we work strategically with innovations and partnerships to shape the best possible healthcare for the patients of tomorrow. Welcome to Innovationsplatsen, our Center for Innovation.

First 100 employees in Karolinska's Innovation Programs

More than 100 Karolinska employees have now completed one of the three innovation programs offered by the Center for Innovation at the hospital. The purpose is to spread the use of evidence-based methods for systematic innovation in order to increase the ability to drive innovation throughout the organization. As a positive side effect, it often leads to increased joy at work as well!

Pioneering new augmented-reality surgical navigation technology for precision surgery

In spine surgery, one of the biggest challenges is to place implants in the vertebrae for the treatment of patients with spinal malformations, fractures, and other back conditions. The margin of error can be as small as 1 millimeter, because the surgical area is right next to the spinal cord and the vertebral artery. To help surgeons navigate through these delicate areas, Karolinska University Hospital is pioneering the use of a new augmented-reality surgical navigation technology developed by Philips, as part of a wider innovation partnership.

Innovations improving healthcare

We focus on highly specialized care, improving processes and working methods as well as develop new treatments and leading edge technologies.

What changes to focus on?

The Center for Innovation is developing tools to better predict, monitor and compare the impact of various changes.

Innovation Partnerships

The aim of our strategic collaboration with industry is to ensure maximum impact of clinical research and innovation into healthcare, driven by value of care.

Lifestyle changes improving care

LIVE INCITE is a EU project aiming to empower patients and support lifestyle changes in order to improve outcomes of surgical procedures.

Telemedicine – care at a distance

Videovisits in outpatient care, tele guidance for surgeons, consultative meetings and multidisciplinary rounds. Telemedicine is one of our focus areas.

The Childhood Cancer Mobile App

The development of The Childhood Cancer Mobile App - a model for innovation work within healthcare.

Improving cancer care together with young patients

Teenagers and young adults with cancer often have different needs than children and senior patients. This effects well being – and survival rates.

Robotics and automation

Can robots and automation help utilize healthcare resources more efficiently and leave staff with more time for patients and other demanding tasks? 

Preventing pressure ulcer even before the patient arrives

World leading in early initiation of pressure ulcer prevention – starting even before the patient arrives at the hospital and the Emergency Department.

I-AID - Integrated AI Diagnostics

The I-AID project is a regional mobilization to accelerate the use of AI in healthcare, matching clinical needs with leading AI developers.

Stroke-app – when every second counts

When someone suffers a stroke, every second counts. That’s why we develop a communication tool that allows specialists to exchange patient information quicker.

Algorithms against infections

We use AI analysis for a better understanding of how and when infections may be prevented – and to develop new AI-tools supporting the staff.

News from the Center for Innovation

Editor: Erika Nydahl