In this episode of the med+Design podcast, we delve into an in-depth discussion with Dr. Marion Leary, Director of Innovation at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.

Dr. Leary shares her journey from bedside nursing to becoming a pivotal figure in healthcare innovation, emphasizing the role of design thinking in transforming nursing and healthcare at large.

She discusses the versatility and underestimated potential of nurses as innovators, the challenges in breaking traditional boundaries, and the importance of acknowledging nurses' contributions beyond conventional roles.

Dr. Leary highlights the potential for technology to streamline healthcare tasks but cautions against adding more complexity. She also touches on the systemic changes needed to retain nurses in clinical settings, suggesting that institutional shifts toward enhancing work conditions could be the key to addressing workforce shortages.

Our conversation underscores the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, empathy, and creativity in solving healthcare challenges, offering an optimistic outlook on the future of nursing and healthcare innovation.

Connect with Dr. Marion Leary: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marionleary/

Check out Design Thinking for Health: https://designthinkingforhealth.org/