A Systems-Aware Evaluation Approach for Innovation

Dr Maria Alejandra  Pinero de Plaza

A Systems-Aware Evaluation Approach for Innovation

Dr Maria Alejandra Pinero de Plaza

Research output: Other contribution

Abstract

Innovation in health and social systems is rarely linear. In this post, we explore how evaluation can be reframed as a systems-aware process, responsive to complexity, shaped by diverse stakeholders, and evolving in real time with the innovations it seeks to support.

Original language	English
Type	Blogpost
Media of output	Online
Publisher	Springer Nature
Publication status	Published - 7 May 2025

Publication series

Name	Springer Nature - Research Community
Publisher	Springer Nature

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

Keywords

Systems-aware evaluation
Complex adaptive systems (CAS)
Health system innovation
Transdisciplinary research
Implementation science
Co-design
Stakeholder engagement
Adaptive frameworks
Human-centred AI
Context-sensitive methods
Evaluation methodology
Knowledge translation

NTRO Type of Output

Major

Access to Document

https://go.nature.com/4iN8XIfLicence: In Copyright

1 Active

safe@home: effectiveness and cost effectiveness of telemonitoring and virtual care supported by primary care for people living with chronic disease in low socioeconomic neighbourhoods for reducing ambulance ramping, readmission and GP clinic block.
Clark, R. (Chief Investigator (Project Lead)), Kaambwa, B. (Chief Investigator), Cleland, J. (Chief Investigator), Inglis, S. (Chief Investigator), Tirimacco, R. (Chief Investigator), Maddison , J. (Chief Investigator), George, S. (Chief Investigator), Tideman, P. (Chief Investigator), Beleigoli, A. (Chief Investigator), Bulamu, N. B. (Chief Investigator), Chaudry, A. (Associate Investigator), Gulyani, A. (Associate Investigator), Pinero de Plaza, M. A. (Associate Investigator), Morton, E. (Associate Investigator), Dawes, N. (Associate Investigator), Briggs, J. (Associate Investigator), Lyon-Green, J. (Associate Investigator), Tallboy, T. (Associate Investigator), Taylor, A. (Associate Investigator) & Okonjo, B. (Associate Investigator)
1/05/23 → 30/04/27
Project: Research

5 Article
1 Conference contribution
1 Abstract
1 Poster
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Advancing Digital Evaluation for Inter-Professional Education: A PROLIFERATE_AI Mixed-Methods Analysis
Pinero De Plaza, M. A., 12 Nov 2025, Health. Innovation. Community: Engage. Disrupt. Transform: Papers from the 29th Australasian Institute of Digital Health’s Health Innovation Community (HIC2025) Conference . Bichel-Findlay, J. (ed.). Amsterdam: IOS Press, p. 82-86 5 p. (Studies in health technology and informatics; vol. 333).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Open Access
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8 Downloads (Pure)
Effectiveness of alternative exercises in cardiac rehabilitation for program completion and outcomes in women with or at high risk of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Suebkinorn, O., Ramos, J. S., Grace, S. L., Gebremichael, L. G., Bulamu, N. B., Pinero de Plaza, M. A., Dafny, H. A., Pearson, V., Bulto, L. N., Chen, R. T., Rattanakanokchai, S., Ghisi, G. L. M., Marin, T., Nesbitt, K., Gulyani, A., Hines, S., Dalleck, L. C., Hendriks, J. M., Clark, R. A. & Beleigoli, A., Jun 2025, In: JBI evidence synthesis. 23, 6, p. 1041-1076 36 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus)
Freeing transdisciplinarity from the project straightjacket: reframing the problem
Romera, A. J., Bratman, E. Z., Pinero de Plaza, M. A., Descalzo, A. M. & Ghneim-Herrera, T., 14 Apr 2025, In: Social Sciences and Humanities Open. 11, 9 p., 101483.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
File
4 Citations (Scopus)

56 Downloads (Pure)

ACvA CV Champion
Pinero de Plaza, M. A. (Recipient), 29 Aug 2022
Prize: Other distinction

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CSIRO On Prime Innovation Reward 2024
Pinero de Plaza, M. A. (Recipient), Marmolejo Ramos, F. (Recipient) & Morton, E. (Recipient), 20 Nov 2024
Prize
The Vice-President & Executive Dean’s Awards 2021
Pinero de Plaza, A. (Recipient), 14 Dec 2021
Prize

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7 Invited talk
1 Consultancy
1 Converted from research output
1 Other
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- 1 Media appearance / interview

Citation of First Nations continuity of care research in the Australian Government National Strategic Framework for Chronic Conditions 2026–2035
Pinero de Plaza, M. A. (Participant)
2026 → 2035
Activity: Other activity types › Converted from research output

File
Featured Profile – 14th Edition of MAGNIFY (STEM Sisters): Winner recipient of the Healthcare Innovator Award
Pinero de Plaza, M. A. (Author)
Mar 2025
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Media appearance / interview
HTSA Implementation Science Network Forum: "Human-centred AI for Emergency Cardiac Care: Evaluating RAPIDx AI with PROLIFERATE_AI"
Pinero de Plaza, M. A. (Author)
31 Mar 2025
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk

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