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.

Preventing pressure ulcers in the ED

A recently published article in "Emergency Nurse" describes a quality improvement and innovation project undertaken at Karolinska University Hospital. The article demontrates how four nurse-led changes can reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers significantly when integrated into emergency department workflow.

3 perspectives on how to work with innovation at Karolinska University Hospital

Innovation work can fill multiple purposes in an organization like a university hospital. Below you will find 3 examples from Karolinska demonstrating 1) innovation as a tool for leadership and change management, 2) innovation methods to address challenges in your every day work and 3) innovation partnerships to mobilize a global network of parties.

Innovations improving healthcare

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

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.

Publications

Publications related to innovation projects supported bu the Center for Innovation at Karolinska University Hospital.

Augmented reality in surgical navigation

New technology enhancing precision in surgery is developed in one of Karolinska's innovation partnerships with industry – enabling new types of interventions.

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.

Healthcare Transformation Academy

European university hospitals are creating a Healthcare Transformation Academy to equip healthcare staff with the skills to drive transformation from within.

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