This book draws on medical sociology and science and technology studies to develop a
novel conceptual framework for understanding innovation processes, using the case study …

Policymakers have argued that patient-centred approaches, which emphasise 'greater
patient involvement'and 'comprehensive care', can improve health-care outcomes and lead …

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective treatment for the debilitating motor symptoms of
Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders. However, clinicians and …

Aim This perspective paper provides an overview of several key tensions and challenges
within the social context of neuromodulation, and it suggests a means of securing the future …

Social scientists have drawn attention to the role of hype and optimistic visions of the future
in providing momentum to biomedical innovation projects by encouraging innovation …

So far, the very meaning of health and therefore, treatment and rehabilitation is
benchmarked to the normal or species-typical body. We expect certain abilities in members …

The curative imaginary is a powerful driver of hope and investment in medicine, often
displacing attention and resources given to other illness-related fields of practice. Whereas …

This contribution intends to explore patients' lived experience, with a focus on the temporal
dimension. On the basis of a qualitative study that led me to interview persons with …

Technological solutions to problems of knowledge and practice in health care are routinely
advocated. This paper explores the ways that new systems of practice are being deployed …

Objective This study aims to explore young people's perspectives of emerging technologies
and health systems research in an adolescent health community of practice. Methods The …