This is an article (by Jordanou, 2019) on the obstacles met by SMEs in involving the patient in research. This issue is examined on the basis of 18 in-depth interviews with private healthcare industry representatives from across Europe in companies focusing on developing medical device technology. Findings suggest that SMEs are reluctant to undertake research involving patients, especially in the early stages of the research and innovation process. For some SMEs, this is due to concerns about the dangers of raising expectations they cannot meet, while for others the main concerns are increasing costs and producing less competitive products. Recommendations in this respect are also provided.
Part of interest: The entire article.
Target groups: CSOs, Innovation business, Patients, RPOs