Scientific Global Nursing Hackathon Experience. Issue 6 (November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mevawala, Amynah S.; Strunk, Faith A.; Haghiri-Vijeh, Roya; Corless, Inge B.; Ramaswamy, Padmavathy; Kamp, Kendra J.; Scott, Sheryl; Gray, Sarah
• Is Part Of: Nurse educator. Volume 46:Issue 6(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-11
• Subjects: hackathon -- health care -- nursing -- technology; Nursing -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001066
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0363-3624

Abstract

Abstract : Background: Hackathons are organized to bring together both experienced and novice individuals from a variety of backgrounds to brainstorm creative solutions to complex issues. Hackathons may last from a few hours to a few days and may provide rewards for winning entries. Purpose: In this article, we describe an experience with a scientific hackathon at an international nursing research congress in Calgary, Canada. We discuss the purpose, process, benefits, and challenges of this hackathon. Approach: For this article, we have used a descriptive approach. Outcomes: The scientific hackathon experience united international nursing scholars into a community with a common focus enabling the continuation of mutual, future endeavors. Conclusion: Hackathons are a means of connecting novices and experts from different backgrounds to develop technology-based solutions for health care issues. The ideas generated at hackathons may be further developed to bring the project to fruition to positively impact health care.