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Constructing technology-in-use practices: EPR-adaptation in Canada and Norway.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17917189     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Investigating two longitudinal ethnographic studies of managing gradual adaptation of electronic patient records in Canada and Norway, we conduct a cross-case analysis of the enabling factors that support a continuous transformation of technology and health care practices. In line with previous research, our study shows that large-scale information systems adaptation in health care should be managed by a project-group including not only IT-developers, but also representatives of future users and management. While we also argue for the importance of these meetings, we complement and expand the notion of project meetings by providing a conceptualization of the essential aspects of these meetings. Our conceptualization is composed of continuous reflection-on-practice activities to construct technology-in-use practices. Reflection-on-action activities are internally initiated, and comprise critical reflections by the participants, who continuously evaluate and question work practices in relation to technology.
Authors:
Nina Boulus; Pernille Bjorn
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Studies in health technology and informatics     Volume:  130     ISSN:  0926-9630     ISO Abbreviation:  Stud Health Technol Inform     Publication Date:  2007  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-10-05     Completed Date:  2007-11-06     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9214582     Medline TA:  Stud Health Technol Inform     Country:  Netherlands    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  143-55     Citation Subset:  T    
Affiliation:
School of Communication, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada. ninab@sfu.ca
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Anthropology, Cultural
Attitude of Health Personnel
Attitude to Computers
Canada
Diffusion of Innovation*
Health Personnel
Humans
Medical Records Systems, Computerized / organization & administration*
Norway

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